Musings

Late and over budget?

The project is delayed and is running over budget - the all too common headline for infrastructure projects - why?

Cashflow is great, but where has the money gone?

With 546 construction company liquidations in the end end October 2024 (1 in 4 of all liquidations in that period being construction companies) we have a problem.

What is a "construction contract"?

When is a contract a "construction contract" for the purposes of the Construction Contracts Act 2002?

Breach! What to do?

Recent cases seem to limit the options to seek redress from a party in breach.

Bonds - contract agreement or judicial interpretation

On 15 March 2024, the High Court issued its decision in Hawkins v Elizabeth Properties, joining the 2023 decision in Rau Paenga in emasculating the rights of parties' protection.

Negligent Design - assessment of damages, and other things

The High Court's decision on Friday in CPB Contractors v WSP provides welcome analysis of liability for negligent design.