This is the CCS library of articles about the construction industry. Some are comments from the CCS team. Others are articles by associate members or guest writers. We are sure you will find them useful.
Associate member articles
What to look out for in construction in 2024
Topical Issue 589 Building Safety Reform Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) Following the introduction of the BSA we have yet to see a court judgment
Further clarification of Grove and ‘true value’:
Lidl -v- 3CL TOPICAL ISSUE 583 8/12/23 In the well-known Court of Appeal case of S&T(UK) Ltd -v- Grove [2018] EWCA Civ 2448 (‘Grove’), Sir Rupert
Letters of Intent-how to tame the beast—Construction Law
TOPICAL ISSUE 584 8/12/23 Letters of intent can be tricky beasts. They ought not to be, but judging by the number that come across our
Mental Health – Let’s talk about it!
Construction workers are ten times more likely to take their own lives than die as a result of a workplace accident. Anyone who has attended
Collateral warranties – an update
Topical Issue 529 Last year, there were two key decisions relating to collateral warranties in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd-v- Simply Construct (UK) LLP [2022] EWCA Civ
Delay Claims: Best endeavours and acceleration – guidance for contractors
TOPICAL ISSUE – 512 October 2022 This note provides guidance to contractors in the event of delays being incurred to a project and on whether
Articles
Building Safety Act 2022: what to expect in 2026 – Levy, BSR Reform, second staircases and Remediation Bill
Topical Issue – 684 The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) and its related legislation have already transformed the regulatory landscape for the construction and living
‘SMASH AND GRAB’ AND ‘TRUE VALUE’ ARGUMENTS FORMING A SINGLE DISPUTE: CONFIRMATION AT LAST
Topical Issue 593 Disputes concerning default payment applications are one of, if not the most, common type of dispute that is referred to in adjudication.
Fraud: can an exclusion clause exclude or limit liability?
Topical Issue 597 There is an old legal rule that “fraud unravels all“. Once fraud is proved, “it vitiates judgments, contracts and all transactions whatsoever“.
Pay now, argue later! How far does that concept go under the Construction Act?
Topical Issue 590 ‘Pay now, argue later’. It is often said that is the nature of the payment and adjudication procedures in the Housing Grants,
Supply chain disputes: avoidance, mitigation and resolution
TOPICAL ISSUE – 396 July 2021 Introduction Supply chains are increasingly complex. Globalisation of markets has led to supply chains that extend across multiple borders
You are the Project Manager under an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. Does your acceptance of a programme change the Completion Date?
You are the Project Manager (“PM”) under an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. Does your acceptance of a programme change the Completion Date? 1. Yes2. No3. Maybe –
Confederation comment
Specialist Sub-contractors – Use Fluctuation Clauses!
Noble Francis (Economics Director of the CPA) noted that the construction Industry is having to deal with rapid price inflation, increasing labour costs and cash
Enough: Construction needs to get back to workGovernment Guidance on Contractual behaviour due to Covid -19
The construction industry needs to adapt and get back to work. Construction like many business sectors has been decimated by the COVID -19 outbreak. However,
PI Insurance – Not working for UK Construction
Massive hikes in Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance premiums and in excesses, coupled with changes to insurance terms – including additional exclusions from cover, the removal
Collateral Warranties – Not To Be Signed At the Beginning
I am assisting a specialist niche area sub-contractor which during the honeymoon period of entering a substantial sub-contract signed every possible warranty for its work
Build UK Contract Terms Recommendation
Build UK has recommended that, as a minimum, its members do not use a number of contract terms (see below). The Confederation of Construction Specialists
Confederation Press Release: View Point – Build UK Contract Terms Recommendation
CCS Viewpoint – Build UK Contract Terms Recommendation Build UK has recommended that, as a minimum, its members do not use a number of contract
Guest blogs
Research and Development Tax Relief Scheme
The Research and Development Tax Relief Scheme was set out by the UK Government in 2000. This scheme supports businesses within many industries, including the
How Construction is Becoming an Increasingly Data Driven Business
We are living in the digital revolution and yet while other companies have evolved into streamlined and efficient data-driven businesses, the construction sector has been somewhat
VAT Reverse Charge for the Construction Industry
From 1st October this year, what’s termed the VAT domestic reverse charge for construction services will be introduced. The impact of this new ruling on businesses in
Sustainability: Challenges for the Construction Sector in 2019
As we all become more and more aware of the environmental impact that modern life has on the planet we live on, calls for action
The complete guide to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
It’s important for every industry to be aware of PPE requirements. Last year saw the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC replaced with Regulation 2016/425 as part of a
The Challenges Construction Must Face in 2019
The challenges construction must face in 2019 No doubt every sector has felt the difficulties presented to the UK in the last few years. There’s