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How will construction products feature in future disputes about unsafe buildings?

Practical Law Construction

Commentators have begun assessing the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) – not least on this blog – and there is much more yet to be said. This post concentrates on construction products, in particular, new rights to pursue manufacturers and suppliers in civil actions. What are the new rights created by the BSA 2022?

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Procuring tech for construction

Practical Law Construction

There is no doubt that technology has been and will continue to transform construction. Technology is a wide term, but it is enough to mention concepts such as BIM and Digital Twins or look at the emphasis on modern methods of construction (MMC) in the Construction Playbook to get a feel for where construction is heading.

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Constructing the Gold Standard – public sector frameworks

Practical Law Construction

December 2021 saw the publication of the independent review of public sector construction frameworks, commissioned by the Cabinet Office, and led by Professor David Mosey PhD. The Gold Standard will need to be met by all future public sector construction frameworks. Why are frameworks considered to be key? What are the issues?

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Abbey Healthcare v Simply Construct – opening the floodgates or the death of collateral warranties

Practical Law Construction

Rights and wrongs aside, for almost a decade since the Parkwood decision , it has been clear that in certain circumstances a collateral warranty may be deemed by a court to be a “ construction contract ” for the purposes of the Construction Act 1996. Parkwood – the importance of warranty language. What happened?

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PR Professional’s Guide to Content Marketing

5W PR

Developing and maintaining a blog is an excellent way for executives to establish relationships and engage with industry thought leaders. Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Unfortunately, the results have not always been positive. Content Factors.

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Copyright in construction: some common queries

Practical Law Construction

Questions about intellectual property rights routinely arise during construction contract negotiations and serve as a refreshing reminder that COVID-19 issues are not the sole focus of negotiations at the moment. This blog, the first in a series, takes a look at a few of the more common queries we regularly encounter on this topic.

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Effective Marketing Strategies for Fast Food Chains

5W PR

In today’s competitive market, successful fast-food marketing strategies are more crucial than ever for these chains to attract and retain customers. Fast food market The fast food industry is highly competitive and has witnessed significant changes in consumer preferences and behavior.