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The Importance of Expert Advice

By Mitch Cookney on

Many businesses expect their general broker to be able to understand every element of their insurance needs. Development of properties is a complex area with multiple factors to consider, such as JCT contract conditions, funder requirements, leaseholder requirements and many more. 

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Site in Administration: Insurance and Warranties

By Mitch Cookney on

Contractor insolvency is a big concern in the construction sector. Insolvency was at a relatively high rate when compared to other industries a few years ago. However, in recent times we have seen contractors feeling the knock-on effects of significantly large principal contractors and developers going into administration. 

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Timber Frame Exposures

By Mitch Cookney on

Each year, there are hundreds of fires on construction sites, potentially putting the lives of workers and members of the public at risk. The HSE’s Fire Safety in Construction discusses how fires can be prevented and ensuring people's safety if they do occur. 

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Are we at risk of an extended Judicial Review period?

By Mitch Cookney on

In these uncertain times, planning permissions continue to be put forward to the local authorities and due to increased government pressure to deliver new homes over the next couple of years, we could see a number of projects being fast tracked in an attempt to cover any losses or delays caused by COVID-19. 

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