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Article 2020-05-05
Contractual damages (UAE) in the time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has heralded almost unprecedented levels of uncertainty in all industries. The construction industry is no different. Contracting parties are looking to their contracts to assess their rights - and potential obligations and liabilities – in the event of breach of contract.
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Article 2020-04-17
COVID-19 and the construction industry in the Commonwealth Caribbean
As COVID-19 spreads, the impact on the construction industry is increasing. The construction industry in the Commonwealth Caribbean relies heavily on European, Asian and American suppliers/manufacturers for construction materials and labour.
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Article 2020-03-30
COVID-19: legal advice on force majeure in the United Arab Emirates
In the wake of COVID-19, the law firm explores what impact the pandemic will have on UAE projects.
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Article 2020-03-27
COVID-19 – if sites close, what next?
After the initial confusion following the announcement of a nationwide “lock-down”, the Cabinet Office has confirmed that (for the time being) construction projects may continue, subject to sites being able to comply with Public Health England’s advice.
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Article 2020-03-24
COVID-19: UK construction – will now be the time for collaboration?
These are unprecedented times for the construction industry. With the UK entering its first day of lockdown, we are in the midst of the most stringent social control measures that modern society has ever seen.
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Case review 2020-03-12
Hybrid contracts – are hybrid payment notices valid?
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that hybrid payment notices are valid under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
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Article 2020-03-11
How sure is surety in Latin America?
It pays to be sophisticated when it comes to surety in the construction industry in Latin America. For anyone familiar with the surety business in LATAM, especially those who have been stung, they will understand.
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Article 2020-03-11
Impact of the Heathrow decision on the construction industry
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has very recently handed down its decision in R (Friends of the Earth) v Secretary of State for Transport and others [27.02.20] halting plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
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Article 2020-03-06
The growth of floating offshore wind
Floating offshore wind is expected to undergo significant growth in the next ten years, with estimates of anywhere between 5 and 30 GW of capacity installed by 2030. This would represent a huge expansion of the sector, which had almost no production in 2008 and only produced 57 MW in 2018.
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Article 2020-03-05
Construction Brief: latest decisions March 2020
This update includes a round-up of recent court decisions raising issues relating to contract interpretation, vesting certificates, adjudication issues and payment bonds.