Arthur Cox explores new green obligations impacting the Construction Industry
We focused in recent articles on the transition to net zero. Ireland has committed to a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by [...]
How green and environmental considerations are impacting State purchasing in the construction sector
Following our article in Issue 2 of Irish building looking at climate clauses in construction contracts, this article looks at how green and environmental [...]
Going Green – Is it time to consider the use of climate clauses in construction contracts?
Ireland has committed to halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (as compared to 2018 figures) and reaching net zero by 2050. This is [...]
This much and no more? – Liquidated damages and capping damages for delay
Readers will be familiar with liquidated damages (“LDs”) as a mechanism for managing the risk of delay on a construction project. The purpose of [...]
Arthur Cox – What is REPowerEU and what does it mean for the Built Environment?
As a consequence of the war in Ukraine, the EU has taken steps additional to ‘Fit for 55’ to reduce EU dependence on fossil [...]
Arthur Cox – Speak my Language
ARE YOU TAXONOMY-ALIGNED? We recently looked at the EU’s “Fit for 55” package of legislative proposals, focusing on anticipated changes to the Energy Efficiency [...]
Arthur Cox – Where next on Energy Performance of Buildings?
The European Commission publishes the proposal for a Recast Directive. In December’s edition of Irish building magazine, we looked at Fit for 55, the [...]
Construction Law Update: Welcome Clarification on Liquidated Damages … and more! Olivia Abell, Associate, and Katrina Donnelly, Professional Support Lawyer.
Irish building magazine readers will be familiar with the advantages of using liquidated damages (“LDs”) as a mechanism for managing the risk of delay [...]
Resolving Construction disputes – What are the options and why is it important?
It happens frequently…parties spend weeks and months negotiating complex clauses in their construction contracts. The end is in sight but the question of dispute [...]
We’ve got it covered – or have we? Current Challenges in Professional Indemnity Cover
Maeve Crockett, Associate, Construction and Engineering, Arthur Cox outlines for Irish building magazine how having adequate and appropriate insurance in place is not only [...]
COVID-19: Next steps in Construction and Engineering
As the Government’s Roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s economy and society envisages a resumption of construction, engineering and maintenance activities where [...]
Liquidated Damages – So what’s New?
Everyone working in construction is familiar with mechanisms for managing delays to the works being carried out by the main contractor – an entitlement [...]
Bondholders beware – belt and braces will win the day
Performance bonds are a common feature of construction projects. They provide assurance to employers that contractors will meet their obligations and perform their work. [...]
Arthur Cox – Legal File – Clear as a falling pane of glass
Clashes between clauses in the same contract are never what any party wants to see – but avoiding this can pose a particular challenge [...]
What Is Going On?
Recent Trends in the World of Construction By Arthur Cox Construction Team The Irish construction sector has experienced a few busy years now, with [...]
How long have you got? What time limits will apply to your entitlement to pursue claims?
When you enter into any commercial relationship and sign up to contractual obligations, it will be important to understand how long you will be [...]
Carillion Putting Insolvency back on the agenda?
The recent spate of high profile contractors finding themselves in financial difficulties coupled with the fallout from the collapse of Carillion, the diversified construction [...]
What are you designing for? Understanding the extent of your fitness for purpose obligations
Fitness for purpose obligations in construction contracts can arise unbeknownst to you and you may find that you have signed up to more than [...]
Adjudication – so what is it really all about?
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the “2013 Act”) has applied to construction contracts and professional appointment entered into since 26 July 2016, and parties [...]
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 in Practice – Frequently Asked Questions
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the 'CCA'), now a part of Irish construction law for some ten months, has presented some interesting challenges in [...]
The Construction & Engineering Team at Arthur Cox What’s Keeping us Busy?
The construction and engineering team at Arthur Cox comprises a highly committed group of specialist lawyers advising clients on all aspects of law relevant [...]
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