In this paper, Nicholas Gould considers some of the basic concepts of sub-contracting in the construction industry. By its nature, therefore, this paper touches upon many other substantive areas of law that are central to the study of construction law and will consider some of the problematic issues arising in respect of the relationship between employers, main contractors and sub-contractors, as well as exploring issues arising in respect of nomination and its failures.
Victoria Russell provided a case law update paper and talk to the members of the South East branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators discussing the most recent decisions relating to adjudication enforcement and arbitration.