A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 2: N to Z
This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
28 May 2019
A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 1: A to M
This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
14 May 2019
Industrial Warehousing and Logistics - procuring the warehouse of the future
This article comments on construction issues in the demolition phase and considers how technological advances and changes in construction methods are reshaping how industrial assets are procured
08 May 2019
Optimising The Procurement Process For Authorities and Utilities
Burges Salmon, has supported the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), in publishing its guide recommending how to make procurement processes more effective and efficient.
10 April 2019
Design for Manufacture and Assembly – time to take a step back and design for the future
Developers willing to embrace change and work with innovative organisations will reap the full benefits of Modern Methods of Construction through Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).
03 April 2019
Funding the UK’s infrastructure ambitions in a ‘post-PFI’ world
Many projects in the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority's pipeline are dependent on private finance. In the absence of PFI/PF2, what other funding structures will help ensure delivery?
08 February 2019
Energy portfolio sales and financing: efficient due diligence on construction and O&M documents
Key due diligence points to consider for an energy portfolio transaction, stressing the importance of understanding typical red flags, asset lifecycle and effective document management.
11 January 2019
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in a reordered world
Launching at the Constructing Excellence Conference 2018, Burges Salmon gives a view on how the perfect storm of sector restructure and the advance of MMC will combine to reshape construction.
04 December 2018
Alliance contracting: a solution to challenges facing the highways sector?
We examine whether the alliance contract model (or 'alliancing') can benefit the highways sector when procuring infrastructure works.
21 September 2018
“Clean Energy for All Europeans” – how and why the new EPBD will affect your developments
In the race to go green, developers and funders alike should see the new EPBD as an opportunity to establish themselves as market leaders in sustainability, on the ‘Road to Zero’.
27 July 2018
Drones: disputes, disruption and efficiency in the construction industry
Drone (UAV) technology has made major leaps forward in the past few years and presents significant opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing disputes in the construction sector.
16 July 2018
'Smash and grab' adjudications still alive and kicking after Grove
'Smash and grab' adjudications can still hurt a paying party if key payment procedures are not followed, despite the recent decision in Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) Limited.
21 March 2018