Fri 14 Jul 2023
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After a short break I am delighted to welcome you to the return of our quarterly Construction Bulletin with our Summer 2023.
This edition of our bulletin includes some recent blogs relating to insolvency and inflation which continue to affect the industry.
If you wish to discuss anything covered in this edition, please do not hesitate to contact me or one of our construction team. We also have a range of different feeing options available for adjudications, which include fixed fee options, depending on the nature of the adjudication.
Construction Bulletin - July 2023
Related Insights
Fire-safety defects: who could be liable?
Fire-safety defects can give rise to complex construction claims, with liability depending on factors such as industry standards at the time, who was responsible for the defect and whether claims are still within the relevant time limits. The article also highlights how the Building Safety Act 2022 has extended claim periods for some fire-safety and cladding-related issues in Scotland.
Commercial Payments Bill continues to move apace
The Commercial Payments Bill continues to progress through Parliament, with proposed reforms to retentions, payment terms and the powers of the Small Business Commissioner set to impact the Scottish construction industry.