Procurement – Covid-19

International Covid dispute advisory service launched

Construction consultancy Gleeds has launched a new international dispute advisory business in anticipation of a rise in formal disputes within the sector in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Consultation highlights UK procurement capability weakness

A consultation seeking views on the effectiveness of the UK’s model for planning, prioritising and designing major infrastructure projects has been launched by the Institution of Civil Engineers. The consultation follows publication of the National Infrastructure Strategy at the end of last year.

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Carillion type ‘financial deviance’ embedded within construction, research says

Firms in construction are at risk of falling prey to a culture of “financial deviance” embedded within the sector, according to academic research into the collapse of Carillion published by London South Bank University.

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Investors clamp down on modern slavery in construction

A major group of private investors with over £7tr of assets is expanding a programme designed to root out modern slavery in supply chains to the construction and materials sector.

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Developer withdraws from controversial planning dispute

A developer has said it will now “go back to the drawing board” with its plans for a major £271M development in central Norwich after pulling out of a dispute with the Secretary of State over his decision to reject planning consent for the scheme.

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Sector recovery threatened by supply chain fragility

Construction clients must closely monitor their exposure to supply chain disruption, insolvencies and cost increases as the sector continues its recovery, warns consultant Turner & Townsend. Clients are also warned that they must start to embed net zero carbon into their estate strategies.

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Contractor jailed for environmental breach

A contractor has been jailed after an investigation by the Environment Agency found he allowed thousands of tonnes of waste – including hazardous material – to be illegally deposited at a site in Somerset.

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Supreme Court warned over Heathrow ruling precedent

A Supreme Court decision which cleared the way for Heathrow to progress plans for a third runway despite environmental concerns sets a bad precedent for future major construction schemes, a letter addressed to the Supreme Court President has warned.

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UK Adjudicators launches new capped fee scheme

A new capped fee adjudication scheme has been launched for claims up to £250,000 to help provide certainty over the costs of appointing an adjudicator to resolve a construction dispute.

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New planning rules come under fire

Industry groups have asked the government to “urgently reconsider” changes to planning rules which came into force at the start of April over fears they will result in poor quality housing and damage high streets.

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