JCT v NEC – which is the right contract choice for your project?

In this article we will explore the key differences to be taken into account between the JCT and NEC contracts when deciding what form of contract is the right one for your project.

As HMRC clamps down on VAT fraud, suppliers of construction services should ensure they understand how the reverse charge works.

Cathrine Ripley. a partner in our construction team, provides a brief overview of the different types of insurance that may be required on a construction project.

Our construction team explores what sort of security banks typically require when providing finance in connection with a construction project.

Our construction team explores when a tenant should consider insisting on a collateral warranty when taking out a lease of a newly constructed or refurbished commercial property.

Our construction team explores the various constructions contracts involved in the erection of a new commercial building and what a purchaser should consider as part of its due diligence process.

Needless to say, a construction project depends for its success on the contractor performing its obligations under the construction contract. This guide gives an overview of the methods used by developers to protect themselves against default by a contractor.

If your company is spending more than £1m annually on construction operations, it is likely that a withholding tax scheme operated by HMRC will apply to the payments you make. Non-compliance can involve severe penalties. This guide provides an overview of the scheme.

The different types of contract used in the construction industry are numerous and varied. This guide gives an overview of the available methods of construction procurement.