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Supreme Court clarifies termination rights for late payment under JCT contracts

Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2026] UKSC 1 This case has involved the careful determination of the interpretation of around 20 …

Commercial Terms Explained: Repudiatory Breach

Repudiatory breach tends to be mentioned when a project relationship is close to breaking down. In simple terms, it is a breach so serious that …

Termination of Construction Contracts: a Practical Guide

Termination is one of the most high-stakes steps a party can take on a construction project. It can protect you from escalating risk, but it …

Credibility, Cashflow and Court Orders: What High Tech v WLP Means for the Industry

The decision in High Tech Construction Ltd v WLP Trading & Marketing Ltd [2025] EWHC 3209 (TCC) is not just a technical judgment about freezing …

Construction Law in 2025 – Key Cases

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) delivered a number of interesting decisions during 2025. While the year has not been characterised by radical legal change, …

Endeavours Clauses in Construction Contracts: What Do They Really Mean?

If you have ever reviewed a construction contract you are likely to have seen terms such as “reasonable endeavours”, “best endeavours”, or “all reasonable endeavours …

Stage Payments: Lessons from BioConstruct v Grays Thurrock Properties

The recent Technology and Construction Court decision in BioConstruct v Grays Thurrock Properties [2025] EWHC 3143 (TCC) will be of particular interest to working on …

What is an “Adjudication” in construction and how to prepare for it: A Practical Guide

Adjudication is the most commonly used formal dispute resolution process in the UK construction industry. Introduced under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, …

Understanding collateral warranties and performance bonds: what contractors and subcontractors need to know

Collateral warranties and performance bonds are now a common part of construction procurement and a standard feature in contract negotiations across the supply chain. Whether …

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