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Construction Law Guides

Our straightforward guides provide an introduction to the fundamentals of construction documentation.

In this section, you can find out more about:

  • the receivership of a contractor
  • termination and suspension of a building contract
  • effectively integrating main contracts with sub-contracts 
  • the principle behind contractual frameworks
  • collateral warranties - what main contractors should know
  • construction procurement - the basics
  • contracting early to avoid problems

To find out more, please contact Ian McCann by email at: imccann@biggartbaillie.co.uk or on 0131 226 5541.

Receivership of a Contractor: A Guide for Employers
The current economic climate has seen insolvency become an increased risk for contractors. We take a look at the options for employers if a contractor becomes insolvent.

Termination and Suspension of a Building Contract – What Main Contractors Should Know
We examine the main points a main contractor should always check in relation to the termination and suspension provisions in a Building Contract.

How to Effectively Integrate Main Contracts and Sub-contracts
We take a look at how to ensure that sub-contracts correctly refer to main contracts avoiding the worst case scenario where they are not only inaccurate but also unenforceable.

Collateral Warranties - What Main Contractors Should Know
We examine the main points main contractors should be aware of when they are under an obligation to grant collateral warranties and to provide sub-contractor collateral warranties.

Construction Procurement - a Summary of the Basics
We take a brief look at construction documentation including procurement routes, contract structures and collateral warranties.

Peace of Mind - Contract Early to Avoid Problems Later
Find out more about how to ensure that formal contracts are in place to avoid problems further down the line.