Housing minister praises housing delivery on visit to Woolwich Estates regeneration in Greenwich

The housing minister and MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, Matthew Pennycook, has visited a flagship Lovell and Royal Borough of Greenwich regeneration programme to see the work going on to transform the local area. Pennycook joined cabinet member for planning, estate renewal and development, Cllr Majid Rahman, to look at the transformation of the former…

What is An Advanced Payment Bond?

What is An Advanced Payment Bond? An Advanced Payment Bond is a financial guarantee often used in construction contracts to ensure the contractor fulfils their contractual obligations when receiving advance payments. Issued by a surety company, the bond safeguards the project owner’s financial interests. This blog will discuss everything you need to know about Advanced…

What Is A Surety Bond?

A Surety Bond is a legal obligation involving a three-party agreement between; the principal (contractor), the employer (obligee/project owner), and the surety/guarantor. Surety Bonds protect the employer from financial loss in the event of default regarding contractual obligations, as detailed in the bond wording and contract, that are not fulfilled. In this case, the Surety…

How is A Performance Bond Calculated?

How is A Performance Bond Calculated? Understanding how performance bonds are calculated is crucial for contractors and project owners alike. This is because Performance Bonds are significant in ensuring project completion and financial security.  Performance Bonds offer protection to the project owner or obligee, typically by providing financial compensation in case the contractor or principal…

Do Performance Bonds Cover Warranty?

Do Performance Bonds Cover Warranty? When a contractor takes out a performance bond, they may assume that it covers their warranty, however, that isn’t the case. A performance bond’s primary focus is on performance during the construction phase, it does not inherently cover post-completion warranty obligations unless specified. However, some performance bonds include warranty provisions,…