The New Construction Act

Venue: Weightmans Manchester First Floor Three Piccadilly Place Manchester M1 3BN

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

We are pleased to invite you to our seminar on the new Construction Act.

Changes to the Housing Grants Regeneration and Construction Act 1996 came into force on 1 October. The new provisions about notices are particularly important. Unwary employers and main contractors may find that, if they are not careful, the sum that their contractor or subcontractor applies for becomes the “sum due” and can be claimed in an adjudication. Meanwhile, contractors and subcontractors need to know how to use the new rules to assist their cash flow. 

There are also changes to the law on the right to suspend work, clauses that provide for payment on the issue of certificates under other contracts, payments due on contractor insolvencies and adjudication. 

This seminar is intended to be an informal and practical review of these changes, with discussion and questions as we go along. It will be led by specialist lawyers from Weightmans’ national Construction and Engineering team.

Tuesday 29 November 2011
Weightmans Manchester office, First Floor, Three Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BN

The seminar registration with tea and coffee will commence at 9.00a.m. and the seminar will conclude by 11.00a.m.

This is a free seminar, however booking is essential. Please click here to complete the online booking form, alternatively complete and return the attached booking form to indicate whether you can attend.

We look forward to seeing you.

Charles Tomlinson
Partner