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Overview

Construction and engineering

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
John Cleaveley
Partner
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
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Insurance surgery: a call to action over construction costs

How can losses incurred from construction & engineering disputes be avoided, asks Paul Lowe.

Paul Lowe Associate
Insights
Further guidance on the form of payment applications

Following the “adjudication roundup” in our autumn 2015 newsletter the court has given further guidance on the required form of a payment notice.

John Cleaveley Partner
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JCT announces updates to its standard contracts

The JCT is set to release a number of updates to its suite of contracts over the course of the year with the first updates being to the Minor Works…

John Cleaveley Partner
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A broader interpretation of exclusions on liability?

In Persimmon Homes Ltd and others v Ove Arup & Partners Ltd [2015] EWHC 3573 (TCC) the court interpreted a consultant’s exclusion of liability…

Insights
HSE responds to UCATT release on construction deaths statistics

On 18 February 2016, construction union UCATT issued a press release claiming there was a surge in prosecution delays and a fall in convictions…

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Unannounced HSE construction inspections fall 15% since 2012

Statistics acquired by construction union UCATT have revealed that the number of unannounced inspections by the Health and Safety Executive on…

David Lewis Partner
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Higher education and construction – some current trends

The market for procurement of projects by universities remains healthy. According to a recent report of the University Association of Directors of…

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Managing long running PFI contracts: Portsmouth City Council v Ensign Highways Ltd

How should public bodies administer long-running PFI contracts which will operate for many years to come where the changed financial climate impacts…

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