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Construction Delays – Material Shortages Due to Covid-19

With material shortages and price increases currently affecting the construction industry, Arbicon warn of the importance for Contractors, Subcontractors and Building Employers to check their construction contract provisions and protect themselves against the impact of Covid-19.

Retention in Construction Contracts – Five Top Tips for Recovery

Unfortunately, retention is a well-documented source of problems in the construction industry, with retention often not released on time or, in some cases, not at all. With the effects of Covid-19 and the current climate a difficult one for many businesses, unduly withheld retention only adds to the difficulty, leaving contractors and subcontractors at a higher risk of cash flow problems and even insolvency. Arbicon have put together five top tips on recovering retention in construction contracts.

The Conclusive Effect of the Final Certificate under a JCT Contract

Conclusivity provisions associated with the Final Certificate are a commonplace feature in many construction contracts and serve to ensure that after a specified point in time, certain matters are concluded and no longer open to challenge. However, despite being common, the implications of such provisions are often overlooked until it is too late. If you have received a Final Certificate, it is important to act urgently if you do not agree.

Managing Cash Flow in Construction Projects – Reduce Your Risk

It is well known that the UK Construction and Civil Engineering Industries have the highest incidence of disputes…many of which arise from payment issues. Throw a pandemic into the mix, increased construction delays, non-payment, labour shortages, and cash flow becomes a struggle for many contractors. The good news is that you can take steps to reduce your risk of falling foul of payment issues and preventing cash flow problems….

Construction Contractor Upscaling – The Contractual Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Arbicon are delighted to be speaking at the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce Construction Network Zoom event, where Managing Director, Jonathan Nugent, will discuss the topic: Construction Contractor Upscaling – The contractual pitfalls and how to avoid them.

I Have Received a Pay Less Notice, What Are My Rights?

Jonathan Nugent, Managing Director, explains Pay Less Notices and what to do if you receive one. Despite the detailed statutory law on payment in construction contracts being in place for almost 10 years, it is still not always understood and leaves many confused.

Avoiding Disputes – The Importance of Construction Contracts

Contracts are an important part of the process of any construction project. A construction contract such as a JCT or NEC Contract provides important protection for Main Contractors, Subcontractors and Building Employers and is vital in preventing disputes. Primarily the contract safeguards against payments and guaranteeing adequate work, but if a dispute arises, construction contracts can also dictate how the parties move forward to resolve the issue. Simon Dunkling, Director at Arbicon ADR Ltd, Construction Dispute Experts, explains the importance of using a properly drafted written contract for construction projects and the negative impact if the corrects terms are not included.

Construction Adjudication New Law - Adjudication when Insolvent

Major New Law for Construction Adjudication – The Right to Adjudicate When Insolvent – Bresco Electrical Services Ltd (in Liquidation) v Michael J Lonsdale – Supreme Court 17th June 2020

Q and As Relating to Covid-19 for the Construction Industry

With the construction industry starting to return to some normality, we as Construction ADR Specialists are getting asked several questions relating to the impact of Covid-19 on employers, contractors and subcontractors within the industry. With social distancing in place on construction sites, productivity has been hugely affected and many contractors have struggled to obtain the materials and supplies required for their construction works, causing delays and disruption to construction projects.