Resolving Construction disputes – What are the options and why is it important?
It happens frequently…parties spend weeks and months negotiating complex clauses in their construction contracts. The end is in sight but
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Legal File
We’ve got it covered – or have we? Current Challenges in Professional Indemnity Cover
Maeve Crockett, Associate, Construction and Engineering, Arthur Cox outlines for Irish building magazine how having adequate and appropriate insurance in
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COVID-19: Next steps in Construction and Engineering
As the Government’s Roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s economy and society envisages a resumption of construction, engineering
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Liquidated Damages – So what’s New?
Everyone working in construction is familiar with mechanisms for managing delays to the works being carried out by the main
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Bondholders beware – belt and braces will win the day
Performance bonds are a common feature of construction projects. They provide assurance to employers that contractors will meet their obligations
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Arthur Cox – Legal File – Clear as a falling pane of glass
Clashes between clauses in the same contract are never what any party wants to see – but avoiding this can
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What Is Going On?
Recent Trends in the World of Construction By Arthur Cox Construction Team The Irish construction sector has experienced a few
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How long have you got? What time limits will apply to your entitlement to pursue claims?
When you enter into any commercial relationship and sign up to contractual obligations, it will be important to understand how
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Carillion Putting Insolvency back on the agenda?
The recent spate of high profile contractors finding themselves in financial difficulties coupled with the fallout from the collapse of
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What are you designing for? Understanding the extent of your fitness for purpose obligations
Fitness for purpose obligations in construction contracts can arise unbeknownst to you and you may find that you have signed
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