Construction Law Terms: A to Z

G is for Global Claims

Huw Wilkins considers how the court’s approach to global claims has evolved in recent years and the requirements a contractor will need to meet in order to succeed in bringing a global claim.

F is for Frustration

Huw Wilkins considers the legal doctrine of frustration including when it might arise on a construction project and, where it does arise, what consequences follow.

E is for Estoppel

Huw Wilkins considers the legal doctrine of estoppel and the circumstances in which it most commonly arises on construction and engineering projects.

D is for Defect

Huw Wilkins considers the definition of “defect” in the context of construction contracts.

C is for Construction Contract

Huw Wilkins discusses what a “Construction Contact” means in the context of UK legislation.

B is for Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Huw Wilkins discusses what “Building Information Modelling (BIM)” means and how to deal with it contractually in construction contracts.