Owen Hayford discusses the UK government’s recent independent review of the use of long-term framework agreements. The review reveals important lessons learned and Australia would do well to consider how these lessons and guidance can be applied to the Australian context.

Melissa Koo and Joseph Perkins remind us that the appropriate methodology for delay analysis is dictated by and depends on the proper construction of the contract.

Trevor Thomas explores whether Australia should move to a hybrid model for the delivery of mega infrastructure projects. He considers advantages and disadvantages of various existing models and explores ways in which those could be blended to produce alternative hybrid models.

David Cheel provides a brief overview of issues that can arise when a contract is not followed during the defects liability period and at final completion.

Philip Davenport discusses the duty of a certifier to act independently and the duty of the principal to ensure that the certifier acts independently.

Jackson Inglis and Ben Keenan refer to a District Court decision on industrial manslaughter. The case is significant because the defendant is the first individual to go to prison after being prosecuted and convicted under Queensland’s industrial manslaughter laws.