Construction law services

Specialist, in-depth construction legal advice and assistance covering every aspect of the development process – from inception to completion, through to resolving any issues and disputes that arise during the course of the project or subsequently.

Telephone: 07887 888 738

Getting to know clients

Allardice Associates takes the time to get to know clients, their business, their goals and what they are looking to achieve in any situation.

The client’s point of view

Construction businesses don’t want to hear about the law, but focus on development projects to be delivered – or construction related problems to be taken away.

Quality and value

Allardice Associates makes the most of modern office technology to minimise overheads and passes on the savings with very competitive hourly rates and prices.

Adjudication war on valuations

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The adjudication war on valuations

A useful reminder in the adjudication war on valuations The Court of Appeal recently threw [...]

Inevitable damage is not an accident

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Inevitable damage is not an accident

Damage to and the eventual demolition of an accommodation block In publishing its decision in [...]

Court of Appeal upholding the Technology and Construction Court’s decision

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Don’t help out the neighbours! (conclusion)

You might not expect a court action as a result of helping a friend… Part [...]

Court of Appeal upholding the Technology and Construction Court’s decision

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Don’t help out the neighbours! (part one)

A “cautionary tale” – the Technology and Construction Court Don’t help out the neighbours! Or if you [...]

NEC4 information for the construction sector

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NEC4 – a new generation?

Evolution rather than revolution At the SCL Conference held last month the drafters of the [...]