What is the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill?
Tool theft is a plight on tradespeople throughout the UK, with 4 in 10 having experienced the...
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Siniat takes industry-leading step to accept formal design responsibility
In a first for the UK construction sector, Siniat has announced it will formally take design...
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Supreme Court decision gives “teeth” to the Building Safety Act
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down Judgment in the case of URS Corporation Ltd -v- BDW...
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The Government appoints five members to the Building Control Independent Panel
This delivers on a Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendation, accepted by the Government, to set up a...
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A proactive approach to avoiding and managing conflicts
Tom Brown, Managing Director at DBM Building Contractors (DBM), shares with us a challenging...
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Remediation contribution orders: Important decision of the first tier tribunal
On 24 January, the First Tier Tribunal (‘FTT’) made a Remediation Contribution Order...
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Building legislations you must know in 2025
In 2025, there are two key legislations that those in the building sector will want to know about...
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CICV Best Practice Guide – Practice Note 5: Payment Applications & Schedules
Introduction Ensuring prompt and full payment is critical to maintaining healthy cash flow in...
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CICV Best Practice Guide – Practice Note 4: Variations & Compensation Events
Introduction This Practice Note highlights the risks associated with variations in construction...
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CICV Best Practice Guide Practice Note 3: Contract Amendments
Introduction Contract amendments continue to be a major issue in the construction industry, often...
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CICV Best Practice Guide – Practice Note 1A: Notices under NEC
This Practice Note is a supplement to Practice Note 1 ‘Notice’, aimed at highlighting key specific...
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CICV Best Practice Guide – Practice Note 2: Records, Records, Records
This Practice Note is the second in a series designed to enhance commercial management in...
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