The new ‘Construction Act’ is here.

The Act is actually called the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, and after many ‘false alarms’ it at last comes into force (in England) on 1 October 2011. The new ‘Construction Act’ changes the Adjudication and Payment provisions in respect of construction contracts, and the issues covered by the new ‘Construction Act’ include the recognition of oral or partly oral contracts, costs in the Adjudication, Payer and Payee Payment Notices, Default Payment Notices, Pay Less Notices, and part suspension of the works, amongst other things.

All of the above points may have major implications for Employers, Contractors and Subcontractors, and therefore cannot be ignored.
If you have any queries about and/or require any advice in respect of the new ‘Construction Act’ you should immediately contact our office.