Blockchain – what does it mean for construction?

Supply chain school

Alan helped to coordinate, and delivered a speech at, a conference on Blockchain in the construction industry. The event was coordinated by ActionSustainability’s supply chain school  which provided with the following outputs:

• Attendees received insight and understanding of Blockchain technology and its potential application in construction supply chains – especially linked to advancing sustainable construction outcomes.
• The speakers shared their experience of what is currently happening in relation to Blockchain technology in our industry.
• They also shared experiences and lessons learned of early adopters of Blockchain tech.
• Inspiring more conversations about the technology within the industry, and how it can be used to drive better construction and social outcomes.

Feedback from the event “…was very good and it was good to see that our partners and members are keen to explore the opportunities that DLT’s present in more depth…”

We are pleased to announce our appointment to assist a main contractor refine and reduce risk on its programme for a complex project, with an extensive basement in central London.

We are pleased to note that expert evidence provided by Alan for an adjudication in May 2018 was instrumental in the Adjudicators decision to award in favor of his client.

In particular he received the following commendations:

“Had a chance to look over the decision….I read a pleasing amount of “I agree with Mr Midgley.” I was also happy to note no sign whatsoever of any agreement with [the other expert] !” – Hardwicke Chambers, Barristers.

“I am delighted to inform you that the adjudicator (on adjudication 1) has reached his decision and agreed with pretty much every point we have made.” – Pennington Manches, Solicitors.

For those who are interested in the facts, the attached parliamentary report should make an interesting read.

Parliamentary report into the collapse of Carillion

…When dividends are paid on the basis of expected profits, the company is effectively borrowing money to pay its shareholders…

…In the five years from 2012 to 2016, Carillion paid out £217 million more in dividends than it generated in cash from its operations…

This July 2016 SCL paper by Michael Mendelblat, may make an interesting read for those facing a dispute over goods or materials on site, the ownership of which has come into question as a consequence of the recent and unfortunate demise of Carillion.

High Rise Developments

We are pleased to announce that AG Midgley Ltd has been appointed by WRBC developments to provide planning and programming advice on their high rise development – The Scalpel in the city of London.