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Are Wooden Cities the Future of Construction?

Friday, 10 February 2023

Building materials such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) are increasingly competing with concrete and steel as key materials in the construction industry.

Are Wooden Cities the Future of Construction?

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VWV Obtained Permission for Contractor to Appeal Abbey vs Simply Judgment Concerning Collateral Warranties, to the Supreme Court

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

The case of Abbey vs Simply follows the 2021 judgment of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), when VWV successfully defended the contractor (Simply) in adjudication enforcement proceedings brought by a tenant under a collateral warranty.

VWV Obtained Permission for Contractor to Appeal Abbey vs Simply Judgment Concerning Collateral Warranties, to the Supreme Court

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Fluctuation Provisions - What Do You Need to Know?

Monday, 10 October 2022

Fluctuation provisions are becoming more commonly used during the cost of living crisis. So what does this mean for both contractors and employers?

Fluctuation Provisions - What Do You Need to Know?

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Construction Risk in Property Development

Monday, 05 September 2022

A large part of the VWV Construction team's work is assisting property lawyers (both internally and externally for VWV Approach members) advising their clients upon the construction risks that are inherent in the development of commercial property.

Construction Risk in Property Development

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VWV Acted for a Building Contractor in Possibly the Most Important Construction Case of 2022

Tuesday, 30 August 2022

The case of Abbey vs Simply followed the 2021 judgment of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), when VWV successfully defended the contractor in adjudication enforcement proceedings brought by a tenant under a collateral warranty.

VWV Acted for a Building Contractor in Possibly the Most Important Construction Case of 2022

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Does the Force Majeure Clause in Your Construction Contract Protect Your Organisation From COVID-19?

Tuesday, 09 November 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been felt throughout the construction industry.

Does the Force Majeure Clause in Your Construction Contract Protect Your Organisation From COVID-19?

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When Is Adjudication Permitted Under a Collateral Warranty?

Thursday, 05 August 2021

VWV has successfully defended a contractor in adjudication enforcement proceedings brought by a tenant under a collateral warranty (Toppan & Abbey vs Simply 2021).

When Is Adjudication Permitted Under a Collateral Warranty?

£1 Billion Building Safety Fund - Does Your High-Rise Qualify?

Friday, 03 July 2020

On 26 May 2020, the Government announced the availability of a £1 billion Building Safety Fund (Fund) designed to support landlords removing dangerous cladding from their residential buildings.

£1 Billion Building Safety Fund - Does Your High-Rise Qualify?

Construction Contracts - Is Coronavirus a 'Force Majeure' Event?

Monday, 23 March 2020

While the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) is causing disruption to businesses across the globe, you may be wondering how the pandemic affects your obligation to provide construction services to others, as set out in your contracts.

Construction Contracts - Is Coronavirus a 'Force Majeure' Event?

New Cladding Ban Regulations for Landlords

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

A new amendment to the Building Regulations is coming into force on 21 December.

New Cladding Ban Regulations for Landlords

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How to Avoid Duplication of Payment for the Same Loss

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Mrs Justice O'Farrell's recent judgment (June 2018) in Office Depot International (UK) Ltd v UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd and others [2018] EWHC 1494 (TCC) provides a stern and salutary warning to those who provide collateral warranties to third parties.

How to Avoid Duplication of Payment for the Same Loss

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Three Bites at the Construction Payment Cherry - a Review of Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) Limited [2018]

Wednesday, 04 July 2018

The amendments to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the Act), introduced by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, set out the current process used to deal with payments in construction contracts.

Three Bites at the Construction Payment Cherry - a review of Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) Limited [2018]

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Project Insurance - Have You Got It Covered?

Thursday, 31 May 2018

Subcontractors should beware of disqualifying themselves from being covered by the contractor’s project insurance.

Project Insurance - Have You Got It Covered?

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Who Pays the Bill for Grenfell

Friday, 12 January 2018

The exposure to fire risks continues to attract media attention. It is now some six months since the Grenfell Tower tragedy of 14th June 2017.

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Events, Dear Boy, Events - The Next Generation of NEC Contracts

Monday, 31 July 2017

The next generation of NEC contracts – NEC4 – has been launched. There are subtle changes to clause 61.3 that relate to compensation events and which await judicial clarification.

Events, Dear Boy, Events - The Next Generation of NEC Contracts

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