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Business, Construction, Disputes

Unfortunately, no matter how well a project is run, building disputes can still arise. Have you had an issue with any building work in the past?

Business, Construction

What type of disputes can be avoided by having a Subcontractor Agreement?

Having a subcontractor agreement in place can help prevent various disputes and conflicts in construction and trade projects.

Business, Construction

10 key reasons why having a Subcontractor Agreement in place is crucial

Are you an SME who uses subcontractors for your construction projects?

Construction

Construction contracts – payment terms

Sub-contractors may not realise that their agreement / contract with the main contractor constitutes a construction contract for the purposes of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the “Construction Act”). A majority of sub-contracts will constitute such a contract with the main exceptions being contracts for residential occupiers and contracts lasting less than 45 days.

Business, Construction, Disputes

Business disputes – minimise the risks

From corporate disputes, to contractual and shareholder disputes. Our specialist team can advise on resolution methods such as commercial litigation and mediation to resolve your business dispute.

Construction

Defects in sub-contract works – right to return?

From time-to-time contractors may allege that there are defects present in the sub-contract works. The legal principle often brought to the fore in these circumstances is the contractor’s duty to mitigate their loss.

Construction

The Building Safety Act 2022

Changes to the Defective Premises Act 1972 and the Building Act 1984. The Building Safety Act 2022 is the Government’s response to the tragic Grenfell fire, and the first parts of the Act came into force on 28 June 2022.

Construction, Employment

Workers or independent contractors? – The Pimlico Plumbers case

Contractors are being warned to clarify the status of ‘self-employed’ following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that saw Gary Smith a Pimlico Plumbers worker, win a claim for £74,000 in holiday back pay.

Construction

Retentions in sub-contracts

It is not uncommon for roofing companies working as sub-contractors to a main contract to have problems obtaining the release of retention money from the main contractor. The retention amount should be specified within the sub-contract document and is usually set at 3% or 5% of the total work value.

Construction, Property

Pay less notices

Payment in the construction industry has been a hot-topic for many years. Whether it’s payment between employer and main contractor, or among main contractors and subcontractors, the chance of a dispute remains higher in construction than it does in most industries.

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