What's new?

isurv Construction was updated in July 2024. Here is a summary of the updates.

Arbitration

This section received a minor update on the proposed key reforms of the Arbitration Bill.

Capital allowances

Capital allowances received a minor update.

Commencement of works

The page on Extent of possession was updated to state that the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 does take account of the CIGA insolvency processes.

Construction claims

Construction claims was updated significantly with new pages on Payment provisions and Dispute resolution.

Defects claims

Reference to the 2024 case Vainker v Marbank was added to Defects claims.

JCT Minor Works Contract

This section was updated throughout to reflect the recent release of the JCT Minor Works Contract 2024.

Inclusive design

The pages on News and Training and events were updated thoroughly in the Inclusive design section.

Party walls disputes

This section was updated generally throughout. See in particular, the page Jurisdictional challenges.

Standard forms of contract and amendments

The page on Best practice and the evolution of standard forms was updated to reflect the introduction in JCT contracts of email for the service of official notices and other contractual communications.

Tendering and procurement case law

Tendering and procurement case law was updated throughout with references to recent cases. See in particular Form of acceptance and Impact of statute and common law on key contractual provisions. The section was also updated on the page Good faith in negotiations and contracts with reference to JCT 2024.