Construction
As one of the largest and best known construction groups in Scotland, we can provide outstanding breadth and depth of experience to our clients. No other firm in Scotland has such strong connections with all sectors of the Scottish construction industry.
MacRoberts has been at the forefront of Scotland's construction industry for over 30 years and we understand that, today more than ever, this fast-paced sector is ever changing. Our team has the expertise and industry involvement to deliver the practical solutions our clients require and expect.
“No matter what the economic climate, all our clients can be assured that they’ll benefit from our deep understanding of the construction sector. With our well-maintained links to the sector and one of the leading specialist teams in Scotland, we have the ability and flexibility to deal with all the legal complexities that the sector continues to present. This is an assurance not all firms can give – but it’s an assurance all clients need today."
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Construction NEC and the principle of good faith in contracts: Decision in Van Oord v Dragados The Inner House of the Court of Session has handed down its Opinion in the case of Van Oord UK Ltd v Dragados UK Ltd, a case relating to the construction of a new harbour at Nigg Bay.
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Construction Adjudicators' fees and decision enforceability – do you have to pay? The recent decision in Davies & Davies Associates Ltd v Steve Ward Services (UK) Ltd [2021] EWHC 1337 (TCC) focuses on an adjudicator’s entitlement to payment in the absence of an enforceable decision.
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Construction Stronger together: The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum was formed in March 2020 in response to the urgent COVID-19 threat to people and business. Alan Wilson, Chair of the Forum and Managing Director of SELECT, writes about the Forum's work.
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Construction The RICS Conflict Avoidance Process – CAP The RICS Conflict Avoidance Pledge – CAP is the early intervention into issues to prevent construction disputes. With industry support and commitment to the Pledge increasing, Len Bunton, one of the ambassadors for the Pledge, explains how it works.
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Construction Adjudication in the era of COVID-19 Tony Bingham, one of the UK's leading adjudicators and construction industry commentators, shares some of his thoughts on how the adjudication process has adapted to life during a pandemic.
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