KnowledgeBase

The KnowledgeBase is a database library of our articles, specialist papers and case digests prepared since 1999.

The search facility is based on keywords for each contribution and allows rapid and easy access to the KnowledgeBase. The refined search facility allows the search to converge on the paper required.

The most recent update to the KnowledgeBase was on 3rd September 2010 on the Scots case of City Inn Ltd v Shepherd Construction Ltd [2010] ScotCS CSIH68 dealing with the analysis of concurrent delay and entitlement to extension of time.

We provide a regular free email update service for those that have joined the User Club.

Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners and consultants usually find our contributions helpful in understanding the issues, but advice should be sought from Daniel Atkinson Limited for any particular problem.

CaseBase

The CaseBase is a database library of cases relating to the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. The CaseBase list can be easily sorted by case, date, court or judge.

Where the judgment is publicly available we have provided links directly to the judgment. Links are also provided to any article by Daniel Atkinson on the decided case in the Knowledgebase.

The most recent update to the CaseBase was on 1st September 2010 to include cases decided up to 10 August 2010

The search facility is based on keywords prepared by Daniel Atkinson after reading and considering the case and provides rapid and easy access to the CaseBase. The refined search facility allows the search to converge on the cases required.

e-Books

Causation In Construction Law is a hardback book which can be ordered on line and sample pages Previewed. The Reviews by a broad range of practitioners shows that the book is essential reading for those involved in construction and engineering projects.

The book Issues in Construction Law is in preparation and as each Chapter is completed it will be published on the web.

Chapter One was published in May 2010. Chapter Two has now been published (July 2010) and examines the construction issues relevant to formality such as attestation, writing and service. The effect on contract formation and guarantees, indemnities and deeds are examined. Formality, such as notices, affecting rights under a concluded contract are also examined.

Dispute Resolution

We are known for rapidly identifying the issues and establishing the appropriate approach to resolve the difficulties of the case.

Our experience allows us to rapidly understand the issues, whether engineering or valuation. The legal analysis must be sound. The evidence must be assessed, both factual and analytical. The case must be presented in a way that is appropriate to convince in the appropriate resolution process.

We have experience in all these areas.

Contract Administration

We can advise you right at the start of the construction programme, including advice on the selection and appointment of consultants and contractors. We advise on Risk Management, Contract Strategies and drafting Contract documents.

We can advise on change notification and evaluation, delays and extensions of time, interim payments and final accounts. we provide Contract analysis, written opinions, Rapid Response Advice Line, contractual resolution.

Training Programmes