CICES Construction and Engineering | Autumn Update '23

Chaired by Partner, Catherine Andrews, and with guest speaker, Jason Baston, Head of Construction Client Development of Miller, the session will cover the following topics: Adjudication basics: Patrick Cooney provides an invaluable introduction / refresher on the key aspects of Adjudication, the fast-track dispute resolution procedure which is specific to Construction contracts. Is water the new fire? Escaping the rise of water damage in Construction: The construction industry is facing a surge in water-damage incidents, replacing fire as the principal cause of damage events and losses. The overspill for the construction sector has been greater development risk and increased cost. Our guest speaker, Jason Baston of Miller, describes real loss examples, the cost implications, and how the industry is taking simple and practical steps to avoid escape-of-water events. Case law update: Steven Williams provides a summary of interesting recent Construction and Engineering cases. Speakers: Catherine Andrews, Partner at Birketts: https://www.birketts.co.uk/lawyer/catherine-andrews/ Patrick Cooney, Legal Director at Birketts: https://www.birketts.co.uk/lawyer/patrick-cooney/ Jason Baston at Head of Construction Client Development at Miller Steven Williams , Solicitor at Birketts: https://www.birketts.co.uk/lawyer/steven-williams/ Sign up to future webinars: https://www.birketts.co.uk/events To ensure that you are invited to future webinars and receive our newsletters please opt in to our mailing lists and select the appropriate areas of interest. https://www.birketts.co.uk/register Disclaimer: The content of this webinar is for general information only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. If you require any further information in relation to this webinar please contact us in the first instance. Law covered as at September 2023. Contact us at: https://www.birketts.co.uk/contact-us