Proper interpretation - latent defects - patent defects

Technology and Construction Court; before Mr Justice Ramsey; judgment delivered 10 May 2012

For Point West: David Turner QC instructed by Charles Russell LLP

The facts

During the 1990s Point West London Limited (‘Point West’) began developing a site at 116 Cromwell Road in west London. On 22 August 2000 Point West engaged Mivan Limited (‘Mivan’) as main contractor for Phase 4 of the developments works comprising the construction of 48 apartments, including Flat No 1601, and a lobby. The contract incorporated the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (1998 Edition).