UK

Philip Britton

May 2004

A paper based on the first prize entry in the Hudson Prize Competition 2003 presented to the Society of Construction Law in London on 4th May 2004

In his prize winning paper, Philip Britton looks at the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, the Unfair Terms In Consumer Contracts Regulations 1994, recent cases from the Technology and Construction Courts, and the Law Commission Consultation Paper 2002 in the con

His Honour Judge Anthony Thornton QC

April 2004

A paper given to a meeting of the Society of Construction Law and the Technology and Construction Bar Association in London on 2nd December 2003

The author sketches out some of the key considerations that would need to be taken into account in formulating a code of ethical conduct defining ethical standards that all construction professionals should be expected to observe.He considers who is to be covered by the code, what activities are to be covered and the objectives and form of that code.

David Evans

March 2004

A commended entry in the Hudson Prize Competition 2003

Neil F Jones

March 2004

A paper based on a talk given to a meeting of the Society of Construction Law in Birmingham on 12th February 2004.

Robert Knutson

March 2004

A paper given to a meeting of the Society of Construction Law in London on 3rd February 2004.

From his own experience as a member of the ICC Court, the author looks at a number of trends and practices to be found in ICC arbitrations of construction cases. 

Peter Collie

February 2004

A paper given to a meeting of the Society of Construction Law at Nottingham Trent University on 10th February 2004.

This paper looks at some of the procedures for valuing payments due and considers the intentions of Parliament in enacting the payment provisions of the Housing Grants, Construction and egeneration Act 1996.  Certification contracts - Ascertainment contracts - The Scheme - Conclusion. Peter Collie LLB(Hons), FCIOB, FCIArb, FIOC, FFB, FSA, LCGI is a barrister practising in Birmingham. Text 11 pages.

Larry George

January 2004

A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.

The author explains how, when working in ussia, co-operation - with contractual counterparties, regulatory authorities, infrastruction and transport providers, suppliers and advisers - is essential to ensure that contractual obligations can be met.

Bruno de Cazalet

October 2003

A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.

Bruno de Cazalet looks at the use of partnering contracts in France. He begins by explaining that, for public works, by law the design and construction have to be kept separate, although there are exceptions to this. He considers the lack of co-operation on the Channel Tunnel project. He then turns to moves towards partnering, in particular on private contracts.

Keith Lindup

October 2003

A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.

Keith Lindup describes the transfer of Westminster's housing stock to CityWest Homes Ltd, and the completion of its strategic procurement for major works and repairs. He gives his view of the key points and issues and briefly describes the company's proposals for the future.

October 2003

A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.