Digital Technology
We are experienced providing advice on IT and technological service works packages within various sectors including Building Information Modelling, Integrated security systems, SCADA and telecoms work packages, leak detection systems, road traffic telematics and specialist communications systems.
Articles & papers
AI & Construction law: an essential and inevitable partnership
In an article that first appeared in the February 2019 edition of Building Magazine, Simon Tolson and Stacy Sinclair discuss risk management in the first of two articles on the applications of AI in construction law.
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Click to download PDF"Artificial Intelligence and Law"
In this article Simon Tolson looks at the speculation that law is ripe for ‘uberisation’, becoming the next target of technological transformation. Explaining the current position of artificial intelligence in law, where it is progressing, ethical duties and what happens when it all goes wrong.
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BIM, Offsite Manufacture and the Future of the Construction Industry
On Friday 28 February King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law held an Open Forum, exploring the legal and technological implications of digital technology. Fenwick Elliott Trainee Solicitor Catherine Simpson was in attendance and here, in her first blog, she discusses some of the key take-aways from the event.
Read more [5]The gardening gloves are off: Mr and Mrs Burgess punished with indemnity costs order for pursuing “speculative and weak” claims against former friend Mrs Lejonvarn
George Boddy reviews the decision in the most recent instalment of Lejonvarn v Burgess.
Read more [6]Seminar round-up: design, drones and data
Mark Pantry reviews last week’s digital technology seminar.
Read more [7]Investing in infrastructure – Europe’s External Investment Plan two years on
Robbie McCrea looks back on the last two years of the EU’s External Investment Plan (“EIP”), discussing the plans progression and considers the extent to which the plan has been a success.
Read more [8]Webinars & podcasts
Essential construction law update webinar in association with Building Magazine
Friday, November 10, 2017This webinar delivered by experts covers the following key topics:
- BIM and the legal landscape in 2017
- Brexit: One year on
- Adjudication law update
Essential construction law update webinar in association with Building Magazine
Thursday, October 20, 2016Our expert panel of speakers discuss what you need to know about key topics in Construction Law:
- BIM & The Legal Landscape 2016
- Brexit - disaster or opportunity for UK Construction Industry?
- The Tender Process - be aware of the pitfalls
Events
Fenwick Elliott Charity 5k & 10k Run
Fenwick Elliott to host our first charity 5k & 10k run at Battersea Park in aid of The Lighthouse Club.
Read more [11]Case studies
Offering support when a project falls into delay
Our client, a global financial services firm, sought help when progress to upgrade work to a Data Centre being carried out by its contractor fell behind schedule and then further hit by a fatal accident.
Read more [12]Closely controlled laboratory system
Acting for a contractor in relation to the alleged defective design and construction of a closely controlled laboratory system at a prestigious university in the UK.
Read more [13]Airport construction dispute, UK
Advising, on a large airport development, when a dispute arose over the design and installation of the electronic building management system.
Read more [14]Integrated security system for a national oil company, Middle East
Advising a leading international technology company acting as EPC Contractor for the design, procurement and installation of a fully integrated security system for a Middle Eastern country’s national oil and gas production and processing facilities. Contract value approximately $450 million.
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