Articles

Philip Fidler and Andrew Singer KC provide a brief discussion of Employer-Subcontractor Design Agreements and how they might assist with a modern issue.

Sean Gibbs highlights this year's Annual Conference.

Ted Lowery looks at the procedural complexities and strategic challenges of resolving multi-party disputes in PFI projects, highlighting how related dispute mechanisms—though contractually available—often prove cumbersome.

Craig Halliday looks at how aligning notice termination with the Construction Act helps uphold statutory clarity and avoid adjudication pitfalls.

Yosof Ewing critiques how the term “smash and grab” unfairly vilifies contractors enforcing their statutory right to payment and turning legal compliance into moral condemnation.

Damian James explores, with smash and grab in focus, whether technical wins now overshadow fair payment.

Bernadette Barker introduces the editorial team behind the Society's newsletter.

Notes from the Editor, Chantelle Vermeulen

Jim Armstrong of JS Held discusses Providence Building Services Limited and Hexagon Housing Association Limited.

Luke Forster discusses how AI is accelerating UK adjudication, but without human oversight, it risks undermining trust and clarity.

Oliver Hannan explores the limited scope for viable defences in smash and grab adjudications, underscoring the importance of timely and compliant payment notices.

11th September saw over 50 members and guests battle the inclement weather to attend the Yorkshire Regional Committee’s latest event in Leeds.