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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.

Covid-19 – Will Contractors be Entitled to an Extension of Time?

The likelihood is that contractors will be entitled to an extension of time, but if it is granted it will be a neutral event so no costs can be recovered by either party, but is a time extension set in stone?

Forward-looking for the Construction Industry

As we start another new month in lockdown, major construction firms are making big announcements about reopening their sites and the industry is starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. There is a sense of unity to those of us working in construction, knowing that the country is looking to us to keep the wheels of our economy turning.

Resolving Disputes and Settling Final Accounts to Release Cash Flow

The current situation is an unsettling time for us all in the construction industry, not only in terms of the uncertainty of work, but also cash flow problems, which if prolonged could have serious financial implications.

We Are Still Open! Continuing to Support Your Business During Covid-19

Despite the changes that the construction industry is facing, we wanted to reassure you that our specialists here at Arbicon continue to be able to resolve your disputes, assisting in the management of all notices, agreements and settlements. We are continuing to follow government guidance and our team is working from home, albeit fully contactable on phone and email.

The Reality of Lockdown Has Struck UK Construction Sites….or Has it?

With Boris Johnson addressing the Nation last night, announcing “you must stay at home”, as he placed the UK on lockdown in a bid to stop the Covid-19 Pandemic, the reality of lockdown for the UK has struck, but has it? Boris was so flowery in his delivery last night that everyone is confused, especially contractors and what this means for construction sites. Rightly so, contractors are in total confusion as to what this means for them and have asked for clarity after a Cabinet minister said it was fine for sites to remain open – less than 90 minutes after the Prime Minister announced the three-week Coronavirus lockdown.