Procurement – Covid-19

Scottish Government issues materials shortage guidance

Scottish contracting authorities should take immediate steps to assure themselves that planned construction projects remain feasible in light of materials and labour shortages, including by re-examining approaches to procurement, contracts and risk transfer, the Scottish Government has said.

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Consultation launched on post-Grenfell building safety competence framework

A new specification setting out competence requirements for Building Safety Managers has been published for consultation this week as part of ongoing efforts to raise professional standards in the built environment sector in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower Fire.

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Court rules Stonehenge upgrade decision unlawful

Plans to upgrade 13km of the A303 to dual carriageway including construction of a road tunnel at Stonehenge are in jeopardy after campaigners won a legal battle in the High Court, effectively quashing development consent for the scheme.

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Firms to seek relief over materials shortages

Contractors are expected to start looking for contract amendments, liquidated damages relief and risk premiums to help them manage exposure to risk as a result of materials price increases hitting the industry, consultant Gleeds says in a new report.

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No ban on cash retentions proposed in Scottish report

Advice to Scottish Ministers on tackling challenges associated with the use of cash retentions in the construction sector has highlighted a need for new legislation, but stops short of proposing an outright ban on the practice.

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NEC4 guidance looks to mitigate Covid disputes

New guidance on dealing with and accommodating the impact of Covid-19 on work under the NEC4 suite of contracts has been published by the Construction Leadership Council in partnership with NEC to help promote collaboration and mitigate disputes.

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News in Brief: 6 August 2021

The Environment Agency has issued a warning to the construction and demolition industries over high quantities of contaminated plastic film and wrap originating from sites being exported overseas illegally.

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August 2021 edition of CL published

Construction Law subscribers are receiving their copies of the new August issue this week, featuring the usual range of up to date legal analysis of key sector developments.

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Lawyers warn of rising disputes over materials shortage

Severe shortages of construction products and materials which resulted in a record rise in purchasing prices last month will inevitably lead to an increase in disputes as projects suffer ensuing disruption, lawyers are warning.

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Supreme Court ruling gives clarity on liquidated damages

Firms which have had contracts terminated on projects can still be liable to pay liquidated damages accrued prior to termination in respect of uncompleted work, the Supreme Court has ruled, overturning an earlier controversial decision by the Court of Appeal.

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