News Timebomb jobs: the activities most likely to delay your project Some work streams, like sprinklers and raised access flooring, consistently take longer than expected, report reveals.
Digital Construction AI tools help document those responsible for mid-project delays Construction managers who don’t adopt AI tools when managing mid-project changes face higher project delays and dispute escalation compared with those who do.
News Middle East conflict fuelling construction volatility, says Gleeds A market report from consultancy Gleeds suggests growing concern among the construction sector as it grapples with the effect of the war in Iran.
Legal ‘We’ve had a cable strike! Does our contract cover us for delays?’ Our latest contract clinic question comes from a main contractor which has hit unexpected cables and pipes during the groundworks phase of a residential project
Legal The Middle East conflict: how it could impact construction and how to be prepared With events in the Middle East triggering the grim prospects of product delays and inflation, Anjali Shrivastava advises careful checking of construction contract terms
News Manchester Town Hall restoration costs rise to £525m Manchester City Council has confirmed its Town Hall restoration project will cost an additional £95 million.
Legal Contract clinic: ‘A subcontractor is causing us delays. What can we do?’ This month’s contract clinic question comes from a project manager frustrated with a non-performing subcontractor on a NEC4 contract.
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