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Tort claims for economic loss on construction projects – Avantage v WSP

Practical Law Construction

Construction claims usually arise out of a breach of contract , because it is easier to establish liability than under a tortious claim. But how do the courts apply these rules where there is a claim in tort for pure economic loss in the context of complex construction projects involving carefully negotiated construction contracts?

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The Complete Guide to Building an Impactful Relationship with your PR Agency

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In this session our panelists will provide guidance on setting goals, communicating strategies and providing constructive feedback in order to foster a productive agency/brand relationship. We will discuss examples of relationships that worked as well as ones that did not, while highlighting best practices.

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How Not To Get Cancelled: A PR View

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

.” When it comes to brand cancel culture, there’s often a constructive goal – to correct mistakes or encourage change. Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. It’s more constructive to build relationships from the start. Build social allies.

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When is a collateral warranty a “construction contract”?

Practical Law Construction

Or should that be, when is a collateral warranty not a construction contract? In addition to the fascinating judicial review cases being brought by the Good Law Project, one case that caught my eye was Timberbrook Ltd v Grant Leisure Group Ltd because it concerned the construction of a new orangutan enclosure at Blackpool Zoo.

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Spreading the Good News: Four Best Practices for Construction Projects

The I-5 High Occupancy Vehicle Improvement Project upgraded a 3-mile segment of the I-5 traversing Santa Ana and Orange, CA. Hill developed a public awareness and community outreach plan in collaboration with key stakeholders, organizations, communities,

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Recent COVID-19 related force majeure decisions: what do they mean for construction contracts?

Practical Law Construction

Indeed, it is uncommon to see terms such as “pandemic” or “infectious viral disease” referred to in a construction contract’s force majeure clause (whether this changes will be the subject of much debate among drafters going forward). For example, according to sub-clause 18.1 Recent case law. England and Wales.

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Calculating the final date for payment under a construction contract

Practical Law Construction

In Rochford Construction Ltd v Kilhan Construction Ltd , that is pretty much what Rochford did, since it refused to pay the sums the adjudicator awarded and, instead, issued Part 8 proceedings asking the court for a number of declarations, all of which (if successful) would have had the effect of reducing its liability to Kilhan to zero.