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The NEC has just produced a new X29 Option clause for consultation, aimed at providing a contractual mechanism to reduce the impact of works on climate change.

The war in Ukraine is impacting the UK construction industry. Here are two things you should be aware of. 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced proposals on 21 March that would dramatically change climate-related disclosure requirements for all SEC-listed companies in the US, including in relation to greenhouse gas emissions.  How long will it be before similar proposals are announced in the UK?

What is Novation? Novation is the substitution of a new contract in place of an old one.

Estates Gazette has recently published my article on the Court of Appeal’s judgment on simplifying complicated pleadings by extrapolation.

The Chancery Lane Project produces draft clauses to include in contracts which address solutions to climate change as part of the energy transition to reach Net Zero. 

Last week the government announced changes in relation to fire safety. Some key points to note are:

From 1 January 2022 the procurement thresholds will change in two respects....

Adjudication is meant to be an inexpensive and efficient method of resolving disputes to construction projects....

A guide to the basics: payment provisions in construction contracts

I explain the role of hydrogen fuel in the UK's net zero goals. I look at how  hydrogen  will be produced and used, the UK hydrogen strategy, the 'hydrogen economy....

Under English law there are two main ways that parties can execute agreements; as a deed or as a simple contract (also known as a ‘contract under hand’).......