Designs and the cross
Article Abstract:
It is common in the UK for a building company to be held responsible for delays in a building project. However, there are cases in which the responsibility actually lies with the architect, not the builder. A recent case in which compensation was claimed from architectural firm Bone and Morris for lengthy delays in the modernisation of a house indicates that a client is entitled to seek compensation from an architect. Against this background, architects must be fully aware of their vulnerability.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Case invaders
Article Abstract:
It can prove extremely difficult to take effective legal action in the United Kingdom construction industry. This can be especially true in cases where there is a dispute over whether an agreement to use arbitration exists or not. In most cases, parties are obliged to use arbitration if the main contractor and subcontractor use a standard form subcontract which is designed in all cases to apply to subcontracts. The new Arbitration Act has done little to improve clarity in this area.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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