Procurement – Covid-19

CMA Competition regulator’s interim report identifies ‘persistent issues’ in the civil engineering market for roads and railways

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) interim report in its ongoing market study into the civil engineering sector for public road and railway infrastructure says evidence to date suggests the market is caught in a cycle of inefficiency, characterised by high costs, and low investment. 

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

The last print issue of Construction Law of 2025 is on subscriber’s desks and has been available to them for online viewing on our website for a week. 

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Lords call for BSR reforms to speed up safety approvals

A House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee report warns that ‘unacceptable’ delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes is leaving residents waiting for remediation of dangerous cladding in unsafe buildings and increasing costs for leaseholders.

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Nuclear implementation plan promised for March

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has promised publication of a government implementation plan for implementing the recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce’s review in three months.

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Planning changes could unleash London property boom, says report

Changes to the planning system to enable the upgrade of central London’s outdated office space could deliver an £84 billion economic boost and unlock £262 billion in investment value, according to analysis by the London Property Alliance (LPA) and estate agent Knight Frank.

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Heavy fines for CDM regulation breaches that led to serious injury

A London based property refurbishment company and a roofing contractor have been fined a total of over £800,000 after a worker fell from scaffolding, suffering life-changing injuries.

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Follow European examples to slash construction costs, report says

Major new transport projects in London could be delivered for up to 50% less by adopting a European model of planning and financing, a London Assembly committee report says.

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Energy network investment of £28 billion approved

Energy network companies have been given approval from energy regulator Ofgem to invest £28 billion on grid improvements over the five years to 2031.

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Court finds unreasonable delay in issue of dangerous building notice

Supermarket operator Aldi has been awarded legal expenses after a judge criticised Inverclyde Council for delays in dealing with a crumbling building beside one of its stores.

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Government research fund to make construction cheaper and quicker

The government has launched a new research fund challenging UK innovators to find ways to cut the cost and time taken to build new infrastructure and buildings.

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