Construction Cast

Variations in Construction Contracts - ConstructionCast S2 Ep5 

In this episode, we discuss changes and variations in construction projects, often one of the largest sources of disputes in construction. We are joined by three specialists from the Middle East and London: Suzannah Fairbairn (Dentons), Andy Hewitt director (Hewitt Decipher Partnership) and Michele De Gregorio (Crown Office Chambers).

Annie Clift was joined by Mark Wheeler (Diales) and David Rintoul (Hill Dickinson) to discuss the role of technical expert witnesses in resolving construction disputes.

In this episode of ConstructionCast the panel looked at expert shopping.
The practice of expert shopping has been a huge topic of discussion in the past few years. 
But what is it and how can you be avoiding it?
Annie was joined by Katherine Butler a solicitor from Fenwick Elliott: https://www.fenwickelliott.com/team/butler and Simon Murray and expert from William J Marshall: https://www.williamjmarshall.co.uk/our-people/simon-murray/ .

Expert Witnesses in Construction Law - S1 Ep13 

In this episode of #ConstructionCast we are joined by John Delaney (Base Quantum), Sarah Hannaford QC (Keating Chambers), Éammon Conlon, and George Taft (Secretariat). As Limeslade and our guests explore and discuss the role and risks of expert witnesses in construction disputes.

A discussion around diversity and inclusion in the construction and real estate sector with Bola Abisogun (Diverse City Surveyors), Theresa Mohammed (Trowers & Hamlins), Diana Chrouch (Chrouch Consulting) and Alan McKenzie (BDP).

Procurement, tendering and bidding - whether part of the EU or otherwise is a complex process. Find out from a team of experts how to secure the projects you're looking for and how to deal with disputes should one arise. Speakers include some of the UK and Ireland's leading authorities on bidding, procurement and disputes: Marian Regan (Greenville Procurement), Jon Williams (Strategic Proposals) and Sarah Hannaford QC (Keating Chambers)

An Interview with Paul Darling QC - ConstructionCast S1 Ep10 

In this episode we are joined by Paul Darling QC  for an in-depth interview. Paul speaks on his recent experience of a virtual hearing at the Technology and Construction Court. 

Stuart was joined for a chat by Sandi Rhys Jones to discuss her upcoming term as president of the CIOB. The pair also discussed diversity and inclusion in construction and beyond, as well as touching on retrofitting.

Stuart was joined by James Bowling of 4 Pump Court, Beth Kalischer of Womble Bond Dickinson, and David Birne of Opus Restructuring to look at the difficult and complex subject of insolvency.
The panel look at the risks and options available to firms facing financial difficulties, what the law says and how practitioners can assist parties dealing with financial issues.

As the first parts of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA or The Act) come into play many seek clarification on what this means for them. Annie was joined by Charlie Thompson, Stuart MacDougald-Denton, Josh Waterman, and Abiola Banjoko to discuss The Act.