Michael Gerard to present at the Norwich & Cambridge CIOB Michael Gerard is delivering a webinar to the Norwich & Cambridge branch of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) on Tuesday 9th June 2020. The presentation, entitled ‘Introducing Adjudication and Mediation as Part of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Family’ explores the various kinds of ADR […]
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Michael Gerard appointed vice chair of local branch of Chartered Insitute of Arbitrators Michael Gerard has added another prestigious role to his long list of construction law credentials with his appointment as vice chair of the East Midlands branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). CIArb is a multinational professional body for members working
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Michael Gerard Solicitors recruiting now Although Coronavirus has presented challenges to businesses globally, at Michael Gerard Solicitors we are not only continuing to support our clients as usual, but also growing as a company. As a result, we are delighted to announce that we’re recruiting! We are currently seeking new team members and specialist consultants
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How do I suspend operations during the Covid-19 pandemic without being in breach of contract? Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on construction contracts Problem: I have a situation that is no doubt going to be of huge interest to other contractors and companies allied to the construction industry (and indeed, all other sectors of the
Delayed work given to another contractor – can I claim damages? Sub-contract order given to another contractor Problem: Your view on an issue we have would be appreciated. We have a sub-contract order for just over £18,000 to undertake roof repairs. The work should have commenced on 20th January 2020, but this start date was
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Email hacking in the construction industry: Who is liable? – Planning and Building Control Today, Issue 26 Technology may have revolutionised many areas of the construction industry but is has also created a whole new set of problems around cyber crime such as email fraud. Construction companies are particularly vulnerable to scams such as phishing
What can I do about a non-paying customer who is making false damage claims? Non-paying customer now claiming damage Problem: I run a small building company and most of my work is for the domestic market – extensions, alterations, improvements etc. A few months back I completed an extension for a customer who has yet
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I am at my wits end with a customer, and just don’t know what to do Wits end with a customer Problem: Firstly, a bit of background information. I am a builder, sole trader, with no employees and use subbies as and when needed and have built up a great reputation since starting out by
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Can you please explain how the JCT Minor Works 2016 actually works? JCT Minor Works 2016 – Please Explain! Problem: My building company specialises in refurbishment and our client base is a mixture of local authority work and private developers. Most of the time when the company receive orders for work, it is just a
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How do I minimise risk when taking on larger civil engineering projects? Minimising risk Problem: I run a smallish civil engineering contractor. I started up the company in 2009, although I had little choice as the company I was working for at the time ceased trading due to the credit crunch. Since then, my own
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