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Construction and engineering

Overview
We are a nationally recognised construction practice providing a comprehensive service for both projects and dispute management across a broad range of sectors. Clients include developers, healthcare providers, main contractors, utilities, transport authorities, education institutions, consultants and sub-contractors. The team advises on all aspects of construction risk management from procurement to completion.

The team drafts and negotiates on all the major standard forms of contract, including JCT and NEC3. Experienced in all forms of construction dispute resolution, including adjudication, arbitration, proceedings in the TCC, mediation and expert determination, we endeavour to find a creative and cost effective method for the resolution of issues. Sectors we work in include:

Commercial Development

PRS

Student Accommodation

Transport

Education

Health

Utilities

Energy

Investment
Main Contact
Colette Morgan-Ford

Partner

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Related Services
- Construction disputes
  Effective, early and successful resolution of disputes can be critical to construction professionals.
  
  Frameworks and facilities management
  We understand the need for certainty and continuity in a commercial environment. Our team can deliver the right framework for your business and supply chain.
  
  Projects and development
  Our team of experts have the knowledge and experience in projects and development to help your business to deliver complex schemes with multiple stakeholders.
  
  Risk management and contract advice
  Effective risk management is essential in any construction project, from inception to completion.
Publications
Featured

The impact of the recent decision on "smash and grab adjudications"

M Davenport Builders Limited v Greer and Another

Thomas Collins Partner

News
Hardman engineers move to Weightmans

National law firm Weightmans has appointed Construction and Engineering expert Ian Hardman as Partner.

Insights
Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP introduces tougher regulatory system for building safety

On Tuesday 18 December the Government announced its commitment to a ‘tougher regulatory system for building safety’. The programme of change has been…

Paul Lowe Associate

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Weightmans appointed to government legal services panel

National law firm Weightmans has been appointed to the government’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Wider Public Sector Legal Services panel.

Martin Forshaw Partner

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Updated Building Regulations

The government has pushed through some updated Building Regulations amending the previous 2010 version (“the 2010 Regulations”)

Crispin Kenyon Partner

Insights
The impact of Brexit

Many companies within the construction industry have sought to future-proof themselves against Brexit.

Jacqui Bickerton Associate

News
Weightmans experts contribute to new construction guide to reduce avoidable error

Experts from national law firm Weightmans have contributed to the newest guide from the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI), the organisation tackling…

Paul Lowe Associate

News
Weightmans strengthens national construction team with two expert hires

Daniel Barchet and Richard Vaughan join the firm during time of exceptional growth

Karl Jackson Partner
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