Christopher Hadnutt writes for the Practical Law Construction Blog on contract administration and notice provisions

Basic Guide to Different Types of Liabilities and Claims Under the Building Safety Act 2022

Hannah McDonald

Insights

24 Mar 2023

In this guide we look at some of the liabilities and claims which can arise as a result of the Building Safety Act 2022. Read More In this guide we look at some of the liabilities and claims which can arise as a result of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Defect Claims in Construction Projects

Sam Johnson

Insights

24 Mar 2023

This article tackles what a construction defect is, where the liability for such defects sits, and how defect claims might be resolved. Read More This article tackles what a construction defect is, where the liability for such defects sits, and how defect claims might be resolved.

Dealing with an Insolvent Contractor

Joseph Bearman

Insights

14 Mar 2023

Learn how to deal with an insolvent contractor, by following our step by step guide. Read More Learn how to deal with an insolvent contractor, by following our step by step guide.

Building Safety Act 2022: retrospectivity by the back door?

Richard Flenley

Insights

13 Mar 2023

The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022. Read More The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Criminal Liability: The overlooked lynchpin of planning and environmental legislation

Rachael Davidson

Insights

23 Feb 2023

A reminder of the consequences of non-compliance. Read More A reminder of the consequences of non-compliance.

s73 Applications: (Not so) minor material amendments

Sophie Willis

Insights

23 Feb 2023

To what extent can a s73 applicant vary an original permission? Read More To what extent can a s73 applicant vary an original permission?

Can a planning condition require a developer to dedicate land as public highway?

Rachael Davidson

Insights

23 Feb 2023

We evaluate the Supreme Court decision of DB Symmetry to find out. Read More We evaluate the Supreme Court decision of DB Symmetry to find out.

High Court confirms local authorities do not owe planning applicants a duty of care

Rachael Davidson

Insights

23 Feb 2023

An evaluation of the Primavera Associates Limited High Court decision. Read More An evaluation of the Primavera Associates Limited High Court decision.

A summary of the latest steps intended to tackle nutrient neutrality

Sophie Willis

Insights

22 Feb 2023

Tackling nutrient neutrality. Read More Tackling nutrient neutrality.

Part 2: Consultation on revisions to the NPPF

Claire Fallows

Insights

22 Feb 2023

In this section, we summarise some of the other key takeaways from the proposed changes to the NPPF. Read More In this section, we summarise some of the other key takeaways from the proposed changes to the NPPF.

Part 1: Consultation on revisions to the NPPF

Claire Fallows

Insights

21 Feb 2023

Housing need and delivery - a compromise too far? Read More Housing need and delivery - a compromise too far?

An update on and summary of the LURB

Sadie Pitman

Insights

21 Feb 2023

To breach the inequality gap between the south-east and the rest of the country, the government has put forward a “Levelling Up” programme. Read More To breach the inequality gap between the south-east and the rest of the country, the government has put forward a “Levelling Up” programme.

The second substantive cladding judgement post the Grenfell Tower tragedy

Jane Burrows

Insights

06 Feb 2023

An evaluation and comparison of the second cladding judgement following the Grenfell tower tragedy. Read More An evaluation and comparison of the second cladding judgement following the Grenfell tower tragedy.

The Construction Disputes Law Review: Bahrain

Mazin Al Mardhi

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06 Feb 2023

Given the considerable economic development in Bahrain over the past 30 years, the construction industry has witnessed considerable growth. Read More Given the considerable economic development in Bahrain over the past 30 years, the construction industry has witnessed considerable growth.