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Experience and cases | 12 May 2026
Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd & Ors v Ardmore Construction Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 789 (TCC) 1. Introduction This landmark judgment is the first detailed High Court authority on the operation of Building Liability Orders (BLOs) under ss.130–131 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). It is only the second BLO ever granted by the High Court, and the first...
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Planning and delay analysis | 07 May 2026
The construction industry often adopts a reactive approach to project risks. A problem occurs on the construction site, the project team scrambles to fix it, and the schedule inevitably slips. However, the digitisation of the built environment has introduced a powerful new weapon: data analytics. By embracing data analytics, construction firms can shift their risk management processes from reactive firefighting...
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Payment | 24 April 2026
Budget overruns are one of the most common and damaging challenges in construction. Not only do they impact profitability, but they also disrupt project timelines and put strain on client relationships. Most construction businesses try to identify the reason for the budget overrun. However, projects rarely go over budget because of one major issue. Often it's the result of several...
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Dispute resolution | 22 April 2026
Public infrastructure projects are complex, high-stakes undertakings that involve multiple stakeholders, technical challenges and strict regulatory oversight. Disputes can arise at any stage, often due to unclear contracts, misaligned expectations or unmanaged risks. In this three-part series, we explore the lifecycle of conflict in public infrastructure projects: we start by understanding why disputes happen and how to prevent them in...
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Dispute resolution | 22 April 2026
When disputes escalate in public infrastructure projects, the focus shifts from prevention to control – ensuring that the project continues to progress despite conflict. This article is the third part of our three-part series on navigating disputes in infrastructure projects. The first article, Why disputes happen in public infrastructure projects (and how to prevent them), explored the root causes and...
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Dispute resolution | 22 April 2026
Disputes in public infrastructure projects can quickly escalate, disrupting timelines, budgets and stakeholder relationships. This three-part series guides you through the lifecycle of conflict in these high-stakes projects. In the first article, Why disputes happen in public infrastructure projects (and how to prevent them), we examined the root causes of disputes and preventive strategies. In this article, we focus on...
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Dispute resolution | 14 April 2026
Every construction project carries inherent risks, but the foundation of a successful build lies long before the first shovel hits the ground. It starts with the paperwork. A poorly drafted document can quickly turn a profitable venture into a legal nightmare, draining resources and damaging professional relationships. This practical guide to drafting construction contracts for dispute avoidance is designed specifically...
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ADR | 31 March 2026
In the construction industry, many professionals and roles are involved in taking a project from the initial stages through to successful completion. Two of which are the roles of Quantity Surveyor (QS) and Project Manager (PM); while both of these roles are essential to successful project delivery, their responsibilities are distinct, and understanding the difference is critical when deciding what...
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Planning and delay analysis | 25 March 2026
Construction projects drive economic growth, yet they remain highly vulnerable to financial overruns. When a project's budget spirals out of control, the obvious culprits (material price hikes or labour shortages) are often blamed. However, a less visible but often more damaging cause lies beneath the surface: ineffective forensic planning and risk management. This failure can trigger a range of hidden...
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Dispute resolution | 24 March 2026
The construction industry encompasses a broad range of activities involved in the planning, design and execution of infrastructure and building projects. It operates as a foundational element of the global economy, integrating multiple disciplines from architecture to civil engineering. The construction sector specifically refers to the commercial and operational marketplace where construction companies, contractors and suppliers engage in these activities...
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Dispute resolution | 09 March 2026
The construction industry is defined by detailed contracts, technical precision and carefully allocated risk. Success is measured in timelines, budgets and structural integrity. However, beneath the hard hats and technical specifications lies a deeply human element. Construction projects are complex social ecosystems where high stakes, tight deadlines and diverse teams collide. In this environment, conflict is almost inevitable. While technical...
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Experience and cases | 02 March 2026
Disputes are common in the construction industry, given that there are so many moving parts and interested parties. There is much that can go wrong; from payment issues to quality of work, there’s no shortage of potential problems. Luckily, several dispute resolution options are available to affected parties. One of the most common and powerful dispute methods is adjudication, which...
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