Construction law: "Back to basics"

In our final episode of Series 4, Gwilym Evans and Jessica Gregson consider retention, project bank accounts and escrow accounts in relation to construction projects.

In our fourth episode, Claire Perry and Jake Wright consider insurance and the most common forms of insurance products used on construction projects.

In our third episode, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melnyk discuss Guarantees and Letters of Reliance as a form of project security.

In the second episode of our fourth series, Claire Perry and Phoebe Starbuck look at common forms of bonds used on construction projects.

In the first episode of our fourth series, Lauren Melnyk and Jake Wright consider collateral warranties, third party rights, assignment, novation and step in rights.

In the fourth episode of our third series, Gwilym Evans discusses arbitration in the context of the construction industry.

In the third episode of our third series, Jonny Farrell looks at the steps to be taken under the Pre-Action Protocol, discusses issues to consider under the Pre-Action Protocol and then provides a brief overview of the TCC.

In the second episode of our third series, Claire Perry takes a look at common forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution and how they can be used in the context of construction disputes

In the first episode of our third series, Lauren Melnyk provides a brief overview of what adjudication involves, the process and includes some top tips on being prepared

In the fifth and final episode of our second series,  Lauren Melnyk and Claire Perry look at Defects, Termination and Disputes under the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite of contracts.

In the fourth episode of our second series, Gwilym Evans and Tom O’Dell look at the payment provisions in the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite of contracts.

In the third episode of our second series, Claire Perry and Jonathan Farrell look at some of the management features in the NEC suite of contracts that deal with compensation events, timing and assessment, plus the programme.

In the second episode of our second series, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melynk look at some of the management features in the NEC suite of contracts that deal with communications, roles and responsibilities and risk management.

In the first episode of our second series, Jonathan Farrell and Tom O’Dell look at the very basics of NEC contracts.

In the sixth and final episode, Claire Perry and Lauren Melnyk consider what happens when disputes arise.

In the fifth episode, Lauren Melnyk and Jonny Farrell consider completion of a construction project and how to bring your project to a successful conclusion.

In the fourth episode, Gwilym Evans and Jonny Farrell look at some of the key tools for effectively managing a contract.

In the third episode, Gwilym Evans and Chris Lamb look at why it’s important to make allowances in your contracts to reflect the likelihood that changes might arise on a project after works have begun.

In the second episode, Chris Lamb and Samuel Burnage consider the key practical points you need to ensure are captured within the body of any building contract entered into.

Whether you are procuring a professional team or looking to pursue a claim, our series of podcasts hopes to provide you with a succinct summary of the practical points that need to be at the forefront of your mind as a project moves from conception to completion.