Following the case of Jaevee Homes Limited v Mr Steve Fincham [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC) the High Court have again confirmed that contracts can be binding through messaging apps. This case shows demolition works agreed via WhatsApp messages. Even though no formal written contract was signed, the messages clearly outlined a start date, scope of works…
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English courts have historically upheld time-bar clauses if they are not strictly followed. These clauses aim to provide certainty and finality, allowing claims to be investigated while events are still recent, giving the employer a chance to mitigate delays or reconsider instructions that led to a claim. Ordinarily, English courts do not require specific language…
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Construction contracts are the legal documents that outline each party’s obligations and roles, as well as the process by which the project will be carried out. As a result, accuracy is crucial to uphold the legal duties in a legal contract. Both parties are obligated by construction contracts to carry out their stated obligations and…
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The NEC or the New Engineering Contract is a structured set of contracts designed in such a manner to manage a project such as a civil or construction engineering project, from the foundation to the completion phase. These contracts are discussed and recorded in plain English, with an easy-to-understand framework. For an agreement to be…
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The umbrella term used for disputes between stakeholders in the construction industry such as Property owners, contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers is known as construction dispute resolution. Disputes in the Construction Industry – Common CausesConstruction disputes arise out of these reasons mainly: Defects in the execution of the project, variation from the originally agreed scope of…
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