Spotlight on Construction Law
Our construction team discuss key topics affecting the construction sector, starting with a two-part series on whether there are any ‘quick fixes’ that can be incorporated into construction contracts that might reduce the risk of contractors going insolvent. We also examine green construction and carbon emissions from a developer and contractor's view.
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Green construction and carbon emissions: a contractor’s view
Sam Kelsey and guest Julia Halioua from the Footprint Company continue their discussion about green construction, looking at carbon emissions from a contractor’s perspective. With a large portion of a contractor’s emissions coming from its supply chain, Sam and Julia offer tips on how contractors can reduce their emissions and effect change in the industry.
Green construction and carbon emissions: a developer’s view
Sam Kelsey chats with guest Julia Halioua from the Footprint Company about green construction, which is sustainable and environmentally friendly construction with a focus on carbon emissions. Sam and Julia discuss carbon emissions from a developer’s point of view: what are they? How are they measured? What can you do to reduce emissions? And why should you?
Construction contracts: any quick fixes to reduce the risk of insolvency? An expert's view
Stefan Fenk chats with guest David Gibson, CEO of DGA Group, a specialised construction global consulting firm, about advance payment and price adjustment clauses. These are two quick fixes that can be incorporated into construction contracts that might reduce the risk of contractors going insolvent. David shares his knowledge and experience of these clauses in practice and offers top tips for using both clauses.
Construction contracts: any quick fixes to reduce risk of insolvency?
Stefan Fenk and Sam Kelsey discuss whether there are any ‘quick fixes’ that can be incorporated into construction contracts that might reduce the risk of contractors going insolvent, focusing on advance payment and price adjustment clauses.
