Procurement – Covid-19

Scotland orders site closures for non essential works

Work on Scottish construction projects should cease immediately unless it is for essential purposes, the Scottish Government has urged this week in guidance to the industry.

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Model contract variations released to boost supplier support

Model deeds of variation for JCT and NEC contracts have been published by the Cabinet Office to help public sector clients provide contractual relief to suppliers at risk of insolvency due to Covid-19.

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HSE intends to enforce social distancing in construction

Enforcement body the Health & Safety Executive may shut down construction sites where social distancing guidelines to help prevent the spread of coronavirus are not being complied with.

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Covid-19: Roundup of further sector developments

The Construction Leadership Council has convened a new taskforce to coordinate the sector’s response to coronavirus and facilitate communication between the industry and the government.

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Covid-19 brings widespread disruption to sector

Significant disruption is being felt in the construction industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which is likely to bring legal ramifications, including contractual issues.

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Contractual issues set out in coronavirus guidance

New guidance on contractual issues caused by coronavirus has been published by Build UK and law firm Wedlake Bell, setting out key general considerations as well as implications for JCT and NEC contracts.

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More sites close but government holds its stance

Numbers of construction sites closing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have continued to grow this week but the government maintains that works can go ahead if they comply with public health guidelines.

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Rail suppliers receive payments boost

Network Rail has announced a move to immediate payments for its contractors in an attempt to support and strengthen the rail industry supply chain as the impacts of Covid-19 continue to be felt.

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Industry calls for government action to free up cash flow

Release of retention monies by government bodies and a number of tax relief measures are among the construction industry’s asks of the Prime Minister to help the sector survive the coronavirus pandemic.

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Safe operating procedures withdrawn following feedback

An updated version of the Construction Leadership Council’s Site Operating Procedures for firms carrying on works during the coronavirus crisis was quickly retracted this week after ‘significant feedback’ was received from the industry.

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