Publications

A misrepresentation is a false statement of fact which induces a party to enter into a contract. When going into … Continue reading “Misrepresentation: What Does it Mean?”

The contract is at the heart of every construction project.    Prior to agreeing to the contract, the parties can spend … Continue reading “The Importance of a Contract Review”

The High Court of Northern Ireland recently heard a pivotal case between Piperhill and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) … Continue reading “Smash and Grab Adjudication Enforced: Piperhill v NIHE in the High Court of Northern Ireland”

The JCT suite of contracts remains one of the most widely used in UK construction, valued for its structured approach … Continue reading “Contract Administration Under the JCT – Why Procedure Matters”

Six months into the implementation of the UK’s new procurement regime, contracting authorities and suppliers are increasing in confidence, but … Continue reading “The New Procurement Act: Six Months On”

In the world of construction, delays are rarely just an inconvenience, they can quickly become high-value disputes that put serious … Continue reading “Delay Claims in Construction – Protecting Your Position”

At Quigg Golden, we help construction professionals navigate the complexities of insurance, from policy selection to claims and coverage disputes, … Continue reading “Insurance / Indemnity”

While practical completion is commonly understood to describe the point at which a building is complete, except for minor defects, … Continue reading “Practical Completion – What does it mean and why is it important?”

It has been eight years since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, yet thousands of residential buildings in the UK remain affected … Continue reading “The Building Safety Act: The Latest Amendments and Their Practical Effects”

The nature of the construction industry means that progress is not always in a straight line and contractual provisions can … Continue reading ““But you accepted it the last time”: Can past actions prevent the enforcement of contractual provisions?”

Following Edward Quigg’s recent webinar for the British Ports Association (BPA) on Choosing the Right Contract for Ports, we’ve summarised … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Contract: 5 Key Insights from BPA Webinar”

In this post pandemic landscape with ever-present inflation issues, we are seeing an increasing number of deteriorating commercial relationships – … Continue reading “Paying the Subcontractor Directly – Good Idea?”

Transparency and Notices under the 2023 UK Procurement Act: What Contracting Authorities and Contractors Need to Know The Goals of … Continue reading “Transparency and Notices under the 2023 UK Procurement Act”

Letter of Intent. What is it? Letters of intent are commonly understood as being pre-contractual documents.  Their purpose is often … Continue reading “Letter of Intent: Legally Binding or Gentleman’s Agreement? “

So, now that you’ve got your construction contract in place and started your project, what could go wrong?  You won’t … Continue reading “Getting Your Ducks in a Row – 5 “Best Practice” Steps in Administering Construction Contracts”