June's issue of Insight discusses the Hunt v Optima case and provides practical advice to those who certify, on how to avoid being on the receiving end of a claim from a third party who relies on a certificate to their detriment.
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Insight
Insight is our newsletter which provides practical information on topical issues affecting the building, engineering and energy sectors.
May 2025
May’s Insight compares and contrasts the “final account” processes under the JCT and NEC4 forms of contract, and provides practical guidance on how to get the best result at the end of a project.
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Click to download PDFMay 2013
May's issue of Insight looks at developments to BIM focusing on 4 major documents which have recently been released including a Protocol which establishes the contractual and legal framework and should encourage the use of BIM. Other documents include the new PAS aimed at encouraging best practice, the RIBA Plan of Work, and an NEC “how to” guide.
April 2013
April's issue of Insight looks at Lord Justice Jackson’s cost reforms, which came into force on 1 April 2013, and provides you with a quick guide to the key reforms and their implications for the construction and engineering industry.
March 2013
March's issue of Insight examines the practical impact of the decision in Prudential and the role of litigation privilege following the decisions in both Walter Lilly and Prudential.
February 2013
February's issue of Insight provides an update on recent developments of the law relating to bonds, and practical tips on how to negotiate bonds and guarantees in light of those developments.
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