Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

Construction Law: ”Back to basics” - How to bring your project to a successful conclusion

In the fifth episode of our Construction Law: ”Back to basics” podcast, Lauren Melnyk and Jonny Farrell consider completion of a construction project and how to bring your project to a successful conclusion, including:

• How to reach Practical Completion and the points to be aware of
• The importance of the final account process
• What happens if there is a need to terminate the contract early

Construction Law: “Back to Basics” - Managing the contract: getting contract administration right

In the fourth episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Jonny Farrell look at some of the key tools for effectively managing a contract.
In particular, this podcast will cover:

• payment in construction contracts
• the process for applying for extra time and money
• the importance of a contract administrators' role
• the significance of notices

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - How do you deal with change during the construction of the works?

In the third episode of our Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast, Gwilym Evans and Chris Lamb look at why it’s important to make allowances in your contracts to reflect the likelihood that changes might arise on a project after works have begun. In particular, this podcast touches on:

• common contractual mechanisms for managing changes and variations to the contract
• what is meant by “provisional sums” and how these work in practice
• who takes responsibility for any changes when it comes to additional time and costs that may be incurred as a result of a change

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - What should your construction contract include?

In the second episode of our Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast, Chris Lamb and Samuel Burnage consider the key practical points you need to ensure are captured within the body of any building contract entered into, including:

• warnings surrounding the use of off the shelf building contracts
• caps on liability
• insurance responsibilities for both the contractor and developer
• liquidated damages

Construction Law: ”Back to Basics” - What do you need to think about at procurement? How to get your project off the ground?

Welcome to the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team designed to provide listeners with an overview of the core construction law principles you need to be aware of throughout the key stages of a construction project. Whether you are procuring a professional team or looking to pursue a claim, our series of podcasts hopes to provide you with a succinct summary of the practical points that need to be at the forefront of your mind as a project moves from conception to completion.

In this first episode, Claire Perry and Samuel Burnage focus on procurement with a look at procurement options, the different procurement routes commonly used in the UK and the reasons why different procurement routes might be suitable for different projects and/or clients.