An introduction to construction for property lawyers

Many property documents contain construction elements, including agreements for lease with development obligations, building leases, development agreements, forward sale agreements and forward funding agreements.  It is therefore important for property lawyers to have at least a basic understanding of relevant construction issues and how they work.  This webinar will provide an introduction to construction issues for property lawyers, including.

• Different types of building contract and letters of intent
• Professional appointments and copyright issues
• The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
• Collateral warranties and third party rights
• Timing issues, practical completion and LADs (liquidated and ascertained damages)
• The CDM Regulations
• The Building Safety Act 2022 and its drafting implications
• Lessons learned from recent cases, including Abbey Healthcare