Procurement – Covid-19

Developer and director fined over unsafe Kings Cross roof work

A property development company and its sole director have been ordered to pay substantial fines and costs after failing to implement basic safety measures during roof refurbishment works in Kings Cross, London.

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SCAPE opens procurement for £8.5bn secure defence framework

Public sector procurement specialist SCAPE has launched the market engagement process for an £8.5 billion infrastructure framework dedicated to the UK defence and security sector.

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Anglian Water awards £1.5bn AMP8 major projects framework

Anglian Water has awarded contracts worth £1.5 billion across two Tier 1 joint ventures to deliver its major infrastructure framework for the AMP8 regulatory period.

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TCC and Tribunal align for joint case management in building safety dispute

In Wallace Estates v Durkan Estates, the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) and First-tier Tribunal (FTT) held their first joint hearing to manage overlapping building safety claims. The decision establishes a practical framework for handling concurrent litigation involving remediation contribution orders and breach of contract.

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High Court rejects summary termination of BSA remediation agreement

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has refused reverse summary judgment in Durkan Estates v Wallace Estates, ruling that time is not automatically of the essence in Building Safety Act remediation contracts. The decision confirms that delays in completing cladding repairs do not automatically grant freeholders an immediate right to terminate.

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BSR completes guidance review as second staircase deadline nears

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has established its technical working group to oversee revisions to Approved Document B following more than 500 industry consultation responses. The update comes as mandatory second staircase rules for residential buildings over 18 metres take effect on 30 September 2026.

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High Court sets October deadline for Building Safety Levy rollout

Ministers have confirmed that the new Building Safety Levy will come into force across England on 1 October 2026, applying a direct square-metre tax to new residential developments. Local authorities will oversee collection, with completion certificates withheld until all levy liabilities are cleared.

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Government targets retention ban in Commercial Payments Bill

The Government has introduced the Commercial Payments Bill, proposing a complete statutory ban on cash retentions across all UK construction contracts. The legislation aims to end the practice of withholding 3% to 5% of project funds to secure post-completion defect rectification.

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Supreme Court limits freeholder challenges to Right to Manage claims

In Avon Freeholds Ltd v Cresta Court, the Supreme Court has allowed a landmark appeal restricting the grounds on which freeholders can challenge Right to Manage (RTM) claims.

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BCIS warns of contractor margin squeeze as material costs rise

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) and Construction Products Association (CPA) have highlighted growing margin pressures, with contractor input costs rising faster than tender prices.

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