A High Court judge has ruled that a WhatsApp exchange between a property developer and demolition contractor constituted a valid contract.

The case of John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd flags the importance to read a whole contract – and not just focus on the legal front-end. By Jane Hughes and Jessica Barnes.

A recent landmark case ruled that building safety disputes between housebuilders and contractors can be heard by an adjudicator instead of going to arbitration. Jane Hughes and Greg Barton review the judgment and its implications.

A High Court judge has handed down a ruling confirming that building safety disputes between housebuilders and contractors can be heard by the adjudicator instead of going to arbitration, potentially relieving the courts’ log.

The Environmental Agency and HS2 have spent over £150,000 in litigation costs on an ongoing dispute over groundworks at two HS2 sites in Warwickshire.

A high court judge has criticised HS2 and the Environment Agency for their lack of cooperation and inefficiency regarding an ongoing dispute over groundworks at two HS2 sites in Warwickshire.

Autodesk has been named as the official design and make platform for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Team USA.  LA28 will use Autodesk software and building information modelling…

Nouman Qadir MCIOB provides contractors with an overview on how to start navigating variations claims effectively.

Construction projects can be a breeding ground for disputes. If you want to improve your prospects if things do go pear-shaped, there are some key points to watch out for right at the beginning when you enter your contract:

Gleeds has launched a new advisory business in preparation for an expected wave of construction disputes in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic.