HARDWICK NEWS
Exploring possible changes to construction retentions and the HGCRA 1996
Following a consultation process on retentions in the construction industry, and on the 2011 amendments to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996), Francis Ho, partner at Penningtons Manches, considers the possible changes that could be...
Lexis®PSL Environment Newscast—January 2018
25 Year Environment Plan, New Independent Environment Body and the Clean Growth Strategy Welcome to the first edition of our monthly environmental law newscast produced in partnership with Christopher Badger, Barrister, 6 Pump Court. In this bulletin, we consider some...
Carillion’s insolvency—infrastructure and construction
What happens now to the many infrastructure projects Carillion was involved with? Simon Lewis, partner in the construction and engineering team at Womble Bond Dickinson, assesses the implications of Carillion’s insolvency and outlines what steps those working with...
Construction—state of the industry review
Our panel of experts from Eversheds, Fenwick Elliott, Canary Wharf Group, Beale & Company and Silver Shemmings Ash review the state of the construction industry and make predictions for 2018. First published on LexisPSL Construction. Click here for a free trial....
FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books 2017 launched
2017 editions of the following contracts were launched today at the FIDIC International Contract Users’ conference in London: FIDIC Red Book (Conditions of Contract for Construction) FIDIC Yellow Book (Conditions of Contract for Plant & Design Build) FIDIC...
Owner of insolvent sub-contractor liable as primary obligor (Multiplex v Dunne)
In a summary judgment application, the court held that the defendant was liable as primary obligor under the terms of an agreement under which his company (the sub-contractor) had been provided with a £4m cash advance by the claimant contractor. It rejected the...
