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Nov 23, 2023
Nov 23, 2023
22 min
In series 3, episode 4 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast, Gwilym Evans, Senior Associate, discusses arbitration in the context of the construction industry. Gwilym discusses when and why parties might use this method to resolve a dispute, and provides a brief introduction to the JCT Construction Industry Model Arbitration Rules 2016 (CIMAR).

Nov 9, 2023
Nov 9, 2023
9 min
In episode 3, of series 3 of the Construction Law, Back to Basics podcast, Jonny Farrell, Associate, discusses the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Dispute plus the Technology and Construction Court. Jonny looks at the steps to be taken under the Pre-Action Protocol, discusses issues to consider under the Pre-Action Protocol and then provides a brief overview of the TCC.

Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19, 2023
14 min
Welcome to Series 3 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the dispute resolution options available for resolving construction disputes.
In episode 2, of series 3 of the Construction Law, Back to Basics podcast, Claire Perry, managing associate takes a look at common forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution and how they can be used in the context of construction disputes as well as the reasons why some forms may be more appropriate than others, depending on the type of project, the nature of the dispute and the parties’ requirements.

Oct 10, 2023
Oct 10, 2023
9 min
Welcome to Series 3 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the dispute resolution options available for resolving construction disputes.
In episode 1, Series 3 of the Construction Law ‘Back to Basics’ podcast, Lauren Melnyk, associate, discusses adjudication. Lauren provides a brief overview of what adjudication involves, the process and includes some top tips on being prepared

Mar 9, 2023
Mar 9, 2023
21 min
In our fifth and final episode of our second series of Construction Law: Back to Basics Podcasts, Lauren Melnyk and Claire Perry look at Defects, Termination and Disputes under the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite of contracts.’

Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
12 min
In episode four of our 2nd series of Construction Law: Back to Basics Podcasts, Gwilym Evans and Tom O’Dell look at the payment provisions in the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite of contracts.

Feb 20, 2023
Feb 20, 2023
12 min
In episode 3 Claire Perry and Jonathan Farrell take a further look at some of the management features in the NEC suite of contracts. Episode 3 covers compensation events, timing and assessment, plus the programme.

Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
17 min
In episode two of our second series of Construction Law: "Back to Basics" podcasts, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melnyk look at some of the management features in the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite of contracts that deal with communications, roles and responsibilities and risk management.

Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
16 min
Welcome to Series 2 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the construction industry standard form NEC contracts.
In the first episode, Jonathan Farrell and Tom O’Dell look at the very basics of NEC contracts. The first episode provides an introduction to NEC contracts and covers topics including:
- The background and style of NEC contracts
- The makeup of the contract documents
- A brief overview of the different types of clauses in NEC contracts

Oct 26, 2022
Oct 26, 2022
14 min
In the sixth and final episode of our Construction Law: ”Back to basics” podcast, Claire Perry and Lauren Melnyk consider what happens when disputes arise, including:
- Inbuilt contractual mechanisms for dispute resolution
- What happens in the absence of express contractual mechanisms – an overview of adjudication
- Litigation and arbitration as forms of dispute resolution
