Construction Cast

Retention payments are for the chop - or are they? Bill Barton of law firm, Brodies joins Stuart and Renee Preston to discuss what the implications of the Commercial Payments Bill might be when it becomes law, and the likely alternatives if and when retentions are outlawed. Is it likely to lead to more disputes and are the beneficiaries more likely to be lawyers than people involved in construction? The team also discuss the National Site Standard, an initiative being backed by many pub...

Datacentres are all the rage at the moment, with their growth set to outstrip power supply as it stands and the associates risks being significant. In this episode, we're joined by Richard O'Brien of Merlin Insurance, and Eddie Beer of IN2 Engineering for a look at what those risks are, how they're managed, where the energy comes from, and how insurance can help.

Construction Cast S10 E1: Winning Business Internationally In this episode of Construction Cast we’ll be looking at the best strategies for entering new markets. Owen Lawrence of Arbitra and Holly Gavaghan of Accuracy will be sharing their strategies for growth and how they approach international expansion. Holly Gavaghan - https://www.accuracy.com/team-je/holly-gavaghan/ Owen Lawrence - https://arbitra.co.uk/management-team Entering new markets can offer businesses great opportunities for...

In this episode of Construction Cast, we'll be looking at technology and sustainability in construction. We explore how digital tools are supporting sustainable practices, from data-driven certifications to monitoring asset performance. With guests: Camilla Ter Haar of 39 Essex Chambers Casey Rutland of Property Cortex Jess James of JAW Sustainability Consultant We look at the legal implications, including how courts and planning frameworks are adapting and what climate resilience means...

This episode delves into Adjudication, examining its current effectiveness, the challenges it faces, and potential future developments. Our expert panel explores whether adjudication remains fit for purpose and discusses ways to enhance the quality of proceedings and decisions. This month, our guest speakers were: Lena Barnes, Devonshires – https://www.devonshires.com/people/lena-barnes/ Bill Bordill, Decipher – https://decipher-group.com/teams/bill-bordill/ This session was chaired by Ann...