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UK Supreme Court Confirms Commercially Reasonable Approach to Liquidated Damages


This summer, the UK Supreme Court issued its long-awaited verdict in the case of Triple Point Technology vs PTT Public Company.

Invalid Payment Notices & Requirement for Genuine Belief


Ryland Ash of WFW the TCC has provided guidance on the requirement in s.110A(2)(a) of the Construction Act that a payment notice

Moving Towards 100% HVO from Red Diesel


James Maclean writes about red diesel and what the UK Government needs to do to provide support organisations making the switch

Blockchain Technology & Smart Contracts in Construction Part 1: What is blockchain?


In the vast literature that has built up around blockchain technology, it often appears easier to explain what blockchain does

How Construction Companies Can Defend Against Ransomware Attacks


Andrew Martin, Senior Sales & Marketing Director EMEA at Egnyte, explains how companies can defend against ransomware attacks.

Claiming Multiple Debts in One Adjudication


An important new decision from the TCC allows a quicker and more cost effective route to recover debts on construction contracts

Budget 2021 Industry Reactions


On Wednesday Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his long-anticipated Autumn 2021 Budget here are some industry reactions

Autumn Budget: Paving a Way for Recovery


On Wednesday, 27th October 2021, Rishi Sunak delivered his fourth budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer in front of Parliament

ERP Forecasting Helps Construction Industry with Supply Chain Disruption


Supply chain and logistics problems were an issue for businesses across the construction industry last year,

How Planning Systems have Changed in 20 Years


Tim Bartlett from West Northamptonshire Council reflects on his first days in the job implementing a new planning system