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Unfair contract terms reforms effective from November 2023
New and amended legislation, effective from November 2023 updates the unfair contract regime whereby it is illegal to use unfair contract terms in a standard form contract where one party is a small business.
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The transition to practical completion in construction projects
A closer look at the transitional phase to practical completion of construction projects, which is often the cause of unnecessary disputes between the principal and the contractor.
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Construction project management plans
A comprehensive overview of how to develop your construction project management plan and what outputs you can expect from a well-drafted plan.
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Differing site conditions in construction projects
Site conditions in a construction project are generally taken to be conditions that could not reasonably have been foreseen during the tender process and/or prior to the commencement of construction. This article provides basic strategies to help principals and contractors deal with differing site conditions when negotiating a construction contract.
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Defects in construction – your rights and obligations
A guide on your rights and obligations in relation to defects under a typical construction contract and how to managing defect liability periods in your construction contract.
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Contract negotiation strategy
This article provides strategies for successful contract negotiations for those in the construction industry that are involved in contract disputes or the tender process for, or on behalf of the business.
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Best practice guidelines for tendering in construction
We’ve developed a set of guidelines when tendering in the construction industry, to assist companies that require an internal documented process to ensure they can deliver best practice in all their projects.
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Top 6 causes of construction disputes
Understanding the causes of disputes is one step that construction professionals can take in order to implement proactive measures to avoid (or at least minimise) disputes at each stage of the project.
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Using Incoterms® to manage the risk of damaged goods in transit
Managing the risk associated with damage to goods in transit is a vital. Explore the benefits of using Incoterms® for managing your transit needs.
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