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Articles by Ben Couldrey
Latest PFI data - opportunities, risks and potential impacts on the future of PF3 funding
On 19 February 2025, HM Treasury and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) published the latest data (as at 31 March 2024) in relation to Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects[1] in the UK. The data shows there were 665 PFI projects reflecting a capital investment of around £50 billion, with the projects falling across various government departments (including the MOJ and MOD) and sectors.
JCT Contracts 2024 - Standard Building Contracts and Intermediate Building Contracts
The JCT has continued the roll out of its 2024 suite of contracts, publishing the Standard Building Contracts and related sub-contracts on 21 August 2024. Updated collateral warranties were also released on 21 August, following the Design & Build Contract, Minor Works Contracts and Intermediate Building Contract families published earlier in the year.
Designed to Succeed? - a focus on Contractors’ liability for design’
According to HKA’s Sixth Annual CRUX Insight Report ‘Forewarned is Forearmed’, which analysed the underlying causes of disputes on 1,801 projects across 106 countries with a cumulative capital expenditure value of over $2.2 trillion, design matters occupied 3 of the top 5 ranked causes of disputes globally: If you are a contractor or sub-contractor with design responsibility, ensuring that contracts both up and down your supply chain contain appropriate and insurable design obligations is...
JCT Design & Build 2024: what you need to know
We hosted a webinar on 25 April looking at the recently published 2024 edition of the JCT Design & Build Contract (“D&B Contract”) and it was great to see so many of you there. For anyone unable to attend and as a reminder, the key points covered were as follows. Summary The latest changes reflect the continuing evolution of the JCT suite.
Rebuilding Ukraine Part 2: Funding and Insurance
On 23 March 2023, the UK signed a pivotal digital trade deal with Ukraine, that will support Ukraine’s economy and enhance the UK-Ukraine trade and investment relationship. Furthermore, the UK Government is currently compiling a list of priority projects where it is felt that UK businesses can help Ukraine. The focus of this list is to allow for the planning and rebuilding of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure network such as bridges, housing, and hospitality.
UK Government still “committed to delivering” HS2, yet will “rephase construction” of Phase 2a by 2 years
In the wake of the UK Government’s announcement last week that HS2 will be further delayed for financial reasons, Antony Smith, Andrew Croft and Ben Couldrey discuss the contractual implications and recommendations for businesses currently engaged (or those considering future engagement) on the high-profile scheme.
Beale & Co bolsters its construction offering with partner and associate hire
3 February 2023 - International construction law specialists Beale & Co have welcomed Partner Peter Kitson and Associate Ben Couldrey to the Firm’s Contracts and Projects Advisory Team. Peter was previously a partner with Russell Cooke and Ben a solicitor at Irwin Mitchell.
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