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Documenting Disruption: Practical, Evidence‑Led Strategies for Strong Construction Claims

Disruption is one of the most common and most contested issues in UK construction. Unlike delay, which can often be demonstrated through critical path analysis, …

Payment Security and PBAs: Protection in Principle, Risk in Practice

Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) were designed to safeguard the supply chain against main contractor insolvency and to improve payment security, yet recent events demonstrate that …

Getting Payment Right: Key Lessons from Vision Construct Ltd v Gypcraft Drylining Contractors Ltd [2025] EWHC 2707 (TCC)

Cash flow is the lifeblood of construction projects, and the statutory payment framework exists to keep it moving. The recent decision in Vision Construct Ltd …

Design Development or Additional Design? Understanding Where Responsibility Lies

Determining who is responsible for “developing” or “completing” design on a construction project can make the difference between a profitable job and a costly dispute. …

Avoiding Costly Risks in Construction Contracts – Event Highlights from London and Bristol

Managing risk under construction contracts is a constant challenge — and one that can have serious financial implications if not handled carefully. This theme was …

Temporary works, permanent problems: contractual pitfalls for scaffolders

We’ve worked closely with various specialist subcontractors delivering temporary works, and we see many of the same problems over and over again. Temporary works, such …

Contracharges in construction and what you need to know

In the fast moving and often contentious world of construction projects, contracharges (or set-offs) are a frequent source of frustration and disputes. For subcontractors, they …

How to Prepare Your Contract Documents for Smooth Project Delivery

In the construction industry, successful project delivery starts long before the first brick is laid. One of the most critical foundations is the preparation of …

CCC Free Autumn Seminar: Avoiding Costly Risks in Construction Contracts

Construction Contracts: Managing Risk, Maximising Recovery Managing risk under construction contracts is critical, but too often costly pitfalls only become clear when a dispute arises. …

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