Construction Insights May 2024

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Australia

The rise in building and construction company insolvencies in Australia over the last 2 years has focused attention on the intervention in contract arrangements by various governments.

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Owners, contractors and subcontractors ought to be aware of their rights and potential remedies when pursuing or disputing the valuation and payment of services provided in construction projects across Canada.

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Dubai

Building upon previous discussions on the KSA Civil Law from a construction law perspective, this article delves deeper into key provisions that directly impact heads of claim in construction contracts.

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France & Italy

In both Italy and France, the issue of waterfall subcontracting in public procurement is a matter of concern. In the building and public works sector, this practice is on the increase.

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India

While SM REITs present a promising investment avenue, it is prudent for investors to exercise caution, given the novelty of this asset class. Nonetheless, this regulatory stride by SEBI heralds a new era of accessibility and transparency in real estate investment for investors.

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Poland

What is Poland's government doing to intercept the continuing issue of 'spatial chaos'? How can they best improve the quality of life for residents and take care of the environment?

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Portugal

The real estate sector in Portugal has known over a decade of strong growth and investment but where does that leave us now and what changes will the new government bring?

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Qatar

The KSA Civil Law provisions potentially reduce legal uncertainties and foster a more predictable environment for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

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Singapore

A recent case has reaffirmed Singapore’s pro-arbitration stance and the long-standing principle of minimal curial intervention in international arbitration proceedings even where a party has perceived an arbitral award to be less than satisfactory.

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Turkey

Turkey's construction industry has been and continues to be one of the largest sectors contributing to the country's economy and is constantly evolving to meet global, economical and environmental needs.

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UK

A recent decision from the Scottish Courts discussed time limits for requesting Collateral Warranties. Although this is a Scottish case, we are not aware of any equivalent authority on the subject in England, and the decision may be persuasive to English judges should the matter come before them in the future.

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Construction Insights May 2024

Australia

Canada

Dubai

France & Italy

India

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Singapore

Turkey

UK

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Tristan Annoot

Pawel Bialobok

Katherine Doran

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Oliver Dupenois

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