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Construction Law
MAY 2, 2024
News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.
Construction Law
APRIL 2, 2024
The government’s own net zero carbon targets are at risk if the speed of delivery of investments isn’t increased. Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?
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Construction Law
MARCH 1, 2024
News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Owners pass on certain risks (contractually) to general contractors, who may do the same thing when hiring specialty contractors. The shifting of risk and liabilities is a very common practice when drafting contracts.
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. Among a number of other issues, insurance risk shifting is a concern for carriers. all of which operate differently.
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JANUARY 9, 2020
Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. A standard or canned indemnification clause might work to undo all of the effort that has gone into properly allocating risk.
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JANUARY 9, 2020
Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. A standard or canned indemnification clause might work to undo all of the effort that has gone into properly allocating risk.
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