Does the statutory implied fitness for purpose warranty still apply to design and build contracts? *

United Kingdom - December 10 2012
Under the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 and the Sale of Goods Act 1979, an implied warranty as to satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose applies to contracts for the supply of goods.

Co-authors: James Bremen, Tony Dymond, Mark Lloyd-Williams, Ann Levin.

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Agreement to agree provisions in letters of intent: is there a binding contract? *

United Kingdom - October 11 2012
Parties sometimes find they are unable to resolve a particular point in the contract but are under pressure to sign the contract or proceed with the works

Co-authors: Mark Lloyd-Williams, Ann Levin.

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New costs regime for construction cases *

United Kingdom - September 8 2011
From 1st October the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC ") will have new powers to control legal costs in construction and other complex cases.

Co-authors: James Bremen, Tony Dymond, Mark Lloyd-Williams, Ann Levin.

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Changes to the construction act and scheme *

United Kingdom - July 7 2011
The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 Part 2 regulates dispute resolution and payment provisions in the Construction Industry.

Co-authors: Tony Dymond, Mark Lloyd-Williams, Ann Levin.

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New guidance on the selection of construction materials *

United Kingdom - May 5 2011
In the construction industry, appointments of design consultants such as architects, structural engineers and mechanical and electrical engineers, and building contracts containing a design element, typically contain provisions addressing the selection of materials for use in construction.

Co-authors: Miranda Ramphul, Mark Lloyd-Williams.

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