Countering the cost: 2020, a remarkable year in construction law
By Rupert Choat2020-12-11T05:00:00+00:00 Rupert Choat reviews the year in construction law – one in which the pandemic made survival and damage limitation the priority for many In late March, entering the first of two national lockdowns, the UK government decided against a shutdown of construction activity. It preferred work continuing where possible, with safeguards. Unfortunately, though, its less-than-clear guidelines fuelled disputes over when contracts provide relief to contractors and subcontractors. Disputes over other contractual provisions continued as before. Four judgments ha...
Source: building.co.uk