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Global infrastructure report 2012 - issues and trends in investment and development
Bingham's Global Infrastructure studies a diverse range of issues and trends in infrastructure investment and development around the world. This edition contains articles discussing infrastructure development in the US, the road forward for India and Nigeria and Islamic development culture.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 19 January 2012 | Practice Area: Planning and Development
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Get on with it! Does a sub-contractor need to proceed regularly and diligently with its works?
In a recent decision, the Technology and Construction Court declined to imply a term into a sub-contract obliging the sub-contractor to proceed with its works regularly and diligently. This briefing analyses the judgment, and what it means for employers and contractors, in more detail.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Construction
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The Construction Act - perspectives from across the industry
The Construction Act 2011 will have a significant impact across the construction industry. This edition of Building Blocks concentrates on those changes with a look at the effect of the changes from the perspective of the employer, the contractor, the sub-contractor and the consultant.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 06 December 2011 | Practice Area: Construction
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Remedies for delay in construction contracts
Construction projects often run into delay, whether due to the contractor, employer, or circumstances outside of the control of either party, and claims relating to delay can be extremely complex. This article considers some of the potential remedies that may be available in these circumstances.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 29 November 2011 | Practice Area: Remedies and Enforcement
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Adjudication in the construction industry - what happened to 'pay now and argue later'?
Adjudication in the construction industry is both popular and effective. Seeing an increasing number of challenges to adjudicators' decisions, Wragge & Co's construction and engineering team consider the issues relating to adjudication enforcement and consider some of the latest decisions.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 22 November 2011 | Practice Area: Arbitration
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Russian construction: rules approved for deactivating a capital construction facility
On 14 October 2011, the Russian Government promulgated 'On approving the Rules for deactivating a capital construction facility'. The Rules establish a procedure for deactivating a capital construction facility, and contain particular features concerning facilities which are in federal ownership.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 17 November 2011 | Practice Area: Construction
Construction and engineering update: Construction Act changes; adjudication; a cautionary tale of Part 36
The October edition of the monthly construction and engineering newsletter from UK law firm Nabarro. This issue outlines what you need to know regarding Construction Act changes; adjudication withholding notices; and a cautionary tale concerning Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 09 November 2011 | Practice Area: Construction
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International construction update: building in China; UK Bribery Act; international standards v local laws
The new quarterly newsletter from Vinson & Elkins offers a broad selection of articles about construction issues around the world. This edition takes a detailed look at understanding English contract law; legal considerations of building in China; the costs of the UK Bribery Act; and much more.
Law Firm: Vinson & Elkins | Published: 04 November 2011 | Practice Area: Construction
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What the revised asbestos guidelines mean for professional negligence claims
Marks & Spencer was recently fined £1m for two health and safety offences regarding asbestos removal. To address the dangers invovled, this briefing from Shoosmiths' construction team looks at the impact of revised HSE guidance on asbestos surveys.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 03 November 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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When the kit doesn't fit: 'fitness for purpose' in the construction industry
'Fitness for purpose' and 'satisfactory quality' are deceptively problematic concepts which are frequently encountered in the construction industry. This briefing from Wragge & Co analyses two separate Court of Appeal decisions which provide useful guidance in this area.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 24 October 2011 | Practice Area: Construction
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