Section 130 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) allows the High Court to make building liability orders (BLO) if it considers it just and equitable to do so. Section 132 allows the court to make an information order to enable applicants to decide whether to apply for a BLO. In this Insight, Marcus Birch considers the recent TCC decision in BDW Trading Ltd v Ardmore Construction Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 434 (TCC), […]
In construction, a handshake isn’t enough to protect your interests. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner, a well-drafted contract can prevent costly disputes, clarify responsibilities, and ensure everyone gets paid. In this blog post, we break down how to create a construction contract that truly protects your business.
What Should Be Included in a Construction Contract?
When drafting a construction contract, every detail matters. Missing or unclear clauses can leave you vulnerable to disputes or financial losses. […]
A recent Colorado Court of Appeals sent ripples through the Colorado construction industry. In Ralph L. Wadsworth Constr. Co., LLC v. Reg’l Rail Partners et al. the Court of Appeals interpreted Colorado’s Public Works Act to not only bar any right of recovery for nonpayment claims to the extent a claimant submits an excessive verified statement of claim to the public project owner, but offered significant analysis that tends to make submitting a non-excessive claim that much harder. […]