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This September saw the publication of the International Bar Association Site Visit Model Protocol for International Arbitration, offering a framework of rules for conducting site visits in international arbitration.

In this article published by Construction Law, Scott Stiegler, Bradley Lindsay and Xara Kaye discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling from July 2024, which clarifies that collateral warranties derived from primary building contracts are not considered “construction contracts” under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

On 9 July 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously held that collateral warranties deriving from or reflective of the primary building contract, and merely promising continued construction, are not generally considered agreements “for…the carrying out of construction operations” as defined under s.104(1) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the “Construction Act”).

With the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), data centre demand is growing exponentially, increasing the pressure on technology giants and the construction industry to design, procure and construct new data centres more innovatively, quickly and sustainably around the globe.

Energy Regulation Partner Jeffrey Jakubiak provides his thoughts on the growing need for electric infrastructure to support the growing need for the supply of power to the growing server farms serving AI and related resources.

Construction constantly becomes more complex, in engineering and organisation and legal aspects. In this article for Construction Law, Lawrence Winsor says project financing is increasing in complexity as well. Some simple tactics can help avoid pitfalls and disputes.

In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has significantly ramped up its foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, and has emerged as the fourth-largest foreign direct investor on the continent after China, the European Union and the United States.

The recent extreme weather events in the UAE, characterised by unprecedented rain and flooding, serve as a stark reminder of the broader implications such severe weather can have on construction projects.

In this article for Construction News, Louise Woods, Ciara Ros, and Lauren-Emma Parrott look at the FIDIC Silver standard form contract, and the key issues to consider in respect of bonds and guarantees when entering into, or enforcing under, this form of contract. In particular, they discuss what financial security is available to both contractor and owner in the context of defects that may arise during the life of a project.

In this article published by Construction Law, Angus Rankin, Mat Parente and Jess Webster explore some key points to consider in the decision-making process.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant legal reform with the introduction of its first Civil Transactions Law (the “Civil Code”), which took effect on December 16, 2023.