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Mr and Mrs Vainker v. Marbank Construction Ltd & Ors (2024)

01/04/20250 Comment(s)

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In the case of Mr and Mrs Vainker v. Marbank Construction Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 667 (TCC), the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) provided considered insights into the application of the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA). Charlotte Waters of FSW-Law assisted Mr and Mrs Vainker in this successful claim. [Read More...]

COURT OF APPEAL CONFIRM APPROVED INSPECTORS DO NOT OWE DUTY UNDER THE DEFECTIVE PREMISES ACT 1972

02/10/20190 Comment(s)

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The judgement of the Court of Appeal has confirmed that an Approved Inspector pursuant to Part II of the Building Act 1984 when carrying out building control functions does not owe a duty of care under section 1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA). [Read More...]

PRINCIPAL DESIGNERS IN THE PROSECUTION FIRING LINE

03/06/20190 Comment(s)

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HSE recently published its Business Plan for 2019/20. In this plan HSE announced that its construction sector inspections will focus on duty holders providing Principal Designer (PD) services. [Read More...]

Beware – You Cannot Always Rely On A Force Majeure Clause

16/08/20180 Comment(s)

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Force majeure clauses must be carefully drafted and risks to a construction contract carefully considered. Read why in our latest update. [Read More...]

Supreme Court Rules HMRC Does Not Have To Consider The Effect On The Company’s Business When Deciding On De-Registration Of Gross Payment

25/06/20180 Comment(s)

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The SC has ruled HMRC do not have to consider the impact on a business if gross payment registration is revoked. Please call us on 0207 993 6960 for expert legal advice. [Read More...]

Court Sets Out Principles To Be Applied When Considering Whether A Construction Contract Term Has Been Agreed

09/05/20180 Comment(s)

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Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd v Sarens (UK) Ltd – the TCC provides guidance to help the courts establish whether a contractual term has been agreed. [Read More...]

TCC Rules That Sub-Contractors Are Not Automatically Covered By Project Insurance

19/04/20180 Comment(s)

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The TCC has provided clarity on the issue of whether sub-contractors can rely on project-wide insurance. [Read More...]

Changes To Construction Law Around Retentions

12/03/20180 Comment(s)

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BEIS has recently completed a consultation regarding retention monies in construction contracts. Our latest article looks at the issues and possible solutions. [Read More...]

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