Procurement – Covid-19

Construction court sees sharp rise in settlements

London’s Technology & Construction Court saw a significant increase in the number of cases settled before trial last year, which the court’s annual report says can be attributed largely to strong case management by TCC judges.

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Environmental gains pledged on major projects

New nationally significant infrastructure projects in England will be required to provide a net gain in biodiversity and habitats for wildlife under a legislative amendment to be made to the Environment Bill, the government has announced.

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JCT launches Dispute Adjudication Board tools

The Joint Contracts Tribunal has launched a new document pack providing contract users with the tools needed to establish and operate a dispute adjudication board, alongside an introductory video explaining its key benefits as a means to avoid and resolve disputes.

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Construction dispute values rocket amid pandemic impacts

Average value of construction disputes rose to its highest level ever in the UK last year according to a new report from Arcadis, which also reveals that 75% of respondents to an industry survey encountered disputes or claims specifically related to Covid-19 impacts.

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Procurement plan signals move away from lowest price

Public authorities have been told to stop simply awarding contracts to the lowest bidder in the government’s new National Procurement Policy Statement, which directs them to take a broad view of value for money that includes social value outcomes.

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Contractor fined £700,000 after dumper truck death

BAM Nuttall has been fined £700,000 after an employee was run over by a dumper truck during construction of an electrical sub-station at Keith in north east Scotland. He died shortly after the incident.

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Modern Slavery to be attacked by new enforcement authority

A new watchdog agency which will take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery and enforce a requirement for large firms and public bodies to publish modern slavery statements has been announced by the government.

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Developer gets 14 year ban for abusing investments

A developer who operated a ‘ponzi’ scheme defrauding investors who were expecting their funds to go into the purchase, renovation and sale of properties has been banned from acting as a director of any company for 14 years.

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Reconsider planning reforms, government told

Proposed reforms to the planning system which aim to speed up the process of getting new homes built in pre-designated areas should be reconsidered before Government introduces its upcoming Planning Bill, a committee of MPs reports this week.

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Carbon plans demanded to bid for public contracts

Firms hoping to win major government contracts must detail their commitment to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 before bidding, under new procurement requirements set out by the Cabinet Office. The move has the potential to be a “real game changer”, according to one lawyer, but could catch out smaller firms.

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