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Construction law in 2023: a review of key legal and industry developments
This article provides an overview of some of the most important construction case law, industry and procedural developments over the course of 2023.
Its jurisdictional scope encompasses England and Wales, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and UAE with subject matter including contractual interpretation, professional negligence, adjudication enforcement, assignment and limitation. The review also celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Technology and Construction Court and provides a snapshot of trends and ongoing disputes to keep an eye on in 2024.
Key judgments analysed include URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2023] BLR 437, Kajima Construction Europe (UK) Ltd and Another v Children's Ark Partnerhsip [2023] BLR 271 and Panther Real Estate Development LLC v Modern Executive Systems Contracting LLC [2023] BLR 552.
The article is available at https://www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/view.htm?id=438082.
Construction Law Reporter
BELLWAY HOMES LTD v SURGO CONSTRUCTION LTD
ARMSTEAD v ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
CLS CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD v WJG EVANS AND SONS (A PARTNERSHIP)
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This commentary by Christopher Seppala
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Latest issues
Building Law Monthly
The latest issue of Building Law Monthly features three judgments from the Technology and Construction Court and one from the Court of Appeal:
- Illumnesia Ltd (t/a AlterEgo Facades) v RFL Facades Ltd [2023] EWHC 3122 (TCC)
- University of Exeter v Allianz Insurance plc [2023] EWCA Civ 1484
- Van Elle v Keynvor Morlift Ltd [2023] EWHC 3137 (TCC)
- Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies plc [2023] EWHC 2506 (TCC)
Click here to view commentary on these cases and the Building Law Monthly content archive.
International Construction Law Review
The first part of the 2024 volume of The International Construction Law Review considers a broad range of issues including sustainability in construction projects, global “megatrends” in the use of smart contracts, and constructive acceleration.
It also examines the “troubled evolution” of Australian common law in the context of the doctrines of prevention and penalties, with analysis of the Dunlop judgment and Peak precedent.
Click here to view the latest issue. Part 2 of the journal will publish in April 2024.
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