A UK-based company with a US$3m (£2.3m) stake in the New York Wheel (NYW) has issued an update on a dispute with the project contractor.
Challenger Acquisitions said that a court hearing on the project is scheduled to be held today in New York. It had previously announced that there is a contractual dispute with the original wheel erector, which led to New York Wheel teminating the contract. At the court hearing, New York Wheel and the former wheel contractor […]
Fatal construction traffic accident results in $45m pay-out
A jury in the US state of Florida has entered a US$45m (£34m) damages verdict in a case concerning a fatal crash involving a highway contractor. It emerged in the trial that the highway construction company had no safe system or plan for getting heavy construction vehicles safely off of its median construction sites and […]
Adjudication – when taking part counts
A defendant can find itself unintentionally bound by an adjudicator’s agreement and responsible for fees, interest and other costs. Sarah Evans, senior associate in the construction team at Irwin Mitchell LLP, explains. Above: Leaving it blank might make no difference… In the case of Christopher Linnett Ltd v Harding (trading as MJ Harding Contractors) [2017] […]
The Society of Construction Law 7th International Conference at New Delhi
The Society of Construction Law (SCL), India is honored to be hosting one of the world’s most prestigious conferences in the field of Law i.e. The Seventh International Conference on Constructing Law of Construction & Dispute Resolution at New Delhi. Dates 10th – 12th November, 2017 Invite The Society of Construction Law, India, would like […]
Australian union hit with maximum fine over site stoppages
Australia’s Federal Court has imposed the maximum penalty on a construction union that repeatedly stopped work on a Commonwealth Games project. Above: The stoppages took place at the Carrara Sports & Recreation project The Construction, Forestry, Mining & Energy Union (CFMEU) has been fined for work stoppages at the AU$126m (£73m) project on the Gold […]
Ignorance may not always be bliss
A recent judgment, though unsurprising, shows that it is wise to keep an eye on your mail. Sarah Evans reports. The Technology & Construction Court decision in Lobo v Corich & Anor [2017] EWHC 1438 shows that a party cannot simply turn a blind eye to adjudication and other proceedings, thinking that the rules of […]
SCL Singapore Construction Law Conference 2017: Construction Law & Practice in Changing Times
Lucy Garrett will be speaking at the SCL Singapore Construction Law Conference 2017: Construction Law & Practice in Changing Times on Thursday 14 September 2017. Lucy will be participating in the panel session “Deep Dive Into Delay” along with Shourav Lahiri of Lahiri LLC, Trevor Lam of CTBH and Jon Prudhoe of Navigant. The session will commence with an […]
Designers still liable for free services
Mark Clinton reports on the recent case of an architect found liable for services provided to friends for free. Above: Mark Clinton is a partner of Irwin Mitchell LLP In the recent case of Lejonvarn v Burgess & Anor [2017] the Court of Appeal upheld that a tortious duty of care existed, between friends, even […]
Delay Analysis Techniques Workshop – Two Day
Delay Analysis Techniques Workshop – Two Day Event Date: 6th & 7th June 2017 Venue: Silver Shemmings LLP, 11 – 13 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2ST In response to feedback Henry Hathaway will present this two day programme: Day 1 – Henry Hathaway will give an overview of the principles of entitlement and establishment under the rules, […]
Delay & Disruption In Construction Contracts
Delay & Disruption In Construction Contracts Date: Wednesday 17th May 2017 9.30am – 5.00pm Venue: Grange City Hotel, 8 – 14 Cooper’s Row, London EC3N 2BQ Henry Hathaway will present this one day programme, delivering a practical guide to delegates giving them confidence in approaching and dealing with all aspects of […]
