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 Construction Act Reform: potential impact on the construction industry The Government is currently consulting on a proposed package of reforms to the construction provisions contained in Part 2 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“the 1996 Act”). The consultation is running in parallel with a consultation in relation to retention payments in the construction industry, both of which are due to close on 19 January 2018.
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Construction Lessons in payment notices and pay less notices Payment disputes in the construction industry are rife and more frequently we see payments awarded by Adjudicators
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Public Sector Edinburgh Schools Independent Inquiry – Time for public sector bodies to be more “intelligent customers?” In January 2016, pupils of Oxgangs Primary in Edinburgh were forced to relocate when part of the school’s external wall collapsed during stormy weather. The discovery of defects in the wall prompted the investigation of other schools, resulting in the enforced closure of 17 schools across Edinburgh for several months while rectification works took place.
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