A number of the most widely used JCT standard forms, including Standard, Design & Build and Intermediate, give the Employer the option of instructing the Contractor not to remedy defects which have arisen during the defects liability/rectification period and instead […]

One of the most important issues for contractors to consider when entering into contracts is the level of responsibility they will assume in relation to design. This is a complex issue which has important implications for professional indemnity insurance cover […]