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Notes from the practice.
Plain-English writing on how construction projects are run — the contracts, the programmes and the decisions that decide whether a scheme goes well. Written for clients, not for other consultants.
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Contracts 19 May 2025 · 6 min read
What an employer's agent actually does on a design-and-build project
On a JCT Design and Build contract, the employer's agent is the client's representative on site. Here is what the role covers, and where it earns its fee.
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Reading a construction programme: the five dates that matter
A construction programme can run to hundreds of lines. For a client, only a handful of dates really tell you whether the project is on track.
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CDM 2015: a developer's short guide to your duties
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 place legal duties on the client — yes, you. A brief guide to what they are and how to discharge them.
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