Foundations: webinars for the construction and engineering industry

Catch up on our latest webinar in our Foundations series on the Commercial Payments Bill. During this webinar, our panel of construction experts address the proposed ban on retentions in the construction industry as well as the proposed maximum payment terms of 60 days, what this means for the industry, when it is likely to come into force and how the transitional provisions will work.

Our panel of real estate, construction and planning experts explain what the levy is, when it applies and how it will be charged. The team then explores some of the key commercial and practical issues arising from that legal framework. From the likely difficulties for developers seeking to access reduced rates for schemes on previously developed land, to the potential for the levy to drive changes to the building control process for larger developments, this webinar asks the questions.

Recorded 2 April 2025. Our experts, Stuart, Kiran and Della discuss the execution of construction documents during this webinar – both traditionally and by electronic means - how to ensure execution is completed correctly and what the pitfalls are.

Recorded 11 Sept 2024. Our experts discuss some of the issues the construction sector is facing arising from the Building Safety Act and the supporting regulations.

Recorded 21 May 2024. Stuart Thompson, Edward Freeman, Emma Raspin, Barry Herholdt and Alan Jaye discuss the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024, including changes to liquidated damages and termination provisions, loss and expense, and fluctuations. They also look at the legislative changes brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020.