How to befriend email on a construction project

A practical guide to managing project email, avoiding disputes and keeping the records that protect your business

This guide, written by construction contracts specialist Sarah Fox, explores the legal weight email carries on construction projects, the common mistakes that leave firms exposed and the practical steps you can take to turn email from a liability into an asset.

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What you'll learn

How email creates legally binding agreements under English law and why that matters for your projects

Why poor contract administration is a leading cause of construction disputes and how email plays a central role

Real case law examples showing how email evidence has determined the outcome of disputes

A 5-step checklist for making sure every project communication is clear, targeted and properly recorded