Procurement – Covid-19

Major projects suffer from message failure

Government and other promoters of major infrastructure have failed to communicate the importance of these programmes to the public who do not understand the benefits they would deliver, according to a survey of Members of Parliament.

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Early cost estimates hit project performance

Over reliance on early cost and schedule estimates to set target budgets and completion dates is driving detrimental behaviours on major public construction projects, according to a report exploring the root causes of common problems affecting schemes. The National Audit Office report raises a number of interesting learning points that have relevance to all infrastructure projects, one lawyer comments.

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Grenfell insulation supplier ‘dishonest’ and ‘unethical’, Inquiry hears

Celotex – the manufacturer of a flammable insulation product used on Grenfell Tower – acted “dishonestly” and in ways that were “completely unethical” in marketing its product to the construction industry, a former employee has claimed.

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Brexit related risk fears follow government warning

Top actions that construction firms should be taking to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period have been set out by the government, with just over a month now remaining until new rules on importing, exporting and recruitment come into force. A key issue for projects will be how Brexit related risks have been allocated contractually between the parties, one lawyer emphasises.

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Deaths of rail workers prompt safety demands

Network Rail must improve its safe work planning processes and the monitoring and supervision of track maintenance staff after failing to adequately improve protection from moving trains over many years, a report into the death of two workers last year has urged.

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High Court rejects challenge to planning reforms

A Judicial Review application from campaigners attempting to overturn substantial reforms made to permitted development rights by the government has been dismissed by the High Court.

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Watchdog warns ‘reckless’ Carillion directors

Former Carillion directors who acted “recklessly” by making misleading statements about the failing firm’s financial performance ahead of its collapse in January 2018 are likely to face action from the Financial Conduct Authority.

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News in Brief: 13 November 2020

Tenders are being invited for Highways England’s largest ever contract – the £2Bn tunnels and approaches package to design and construct the Lower Thames Crossing road tunnel – which will offer an enhanced share of cost savings for high performance.

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Manufacturers knew Grenfell products were dangerous, Inquiry hears

Three firms which manufactured products used on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment “knew their materials were dangerous” but continued to market them to the construction industry regardless, the Inquiry into the 2017 fire at the residential block has heard.

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Struggling contractor terminated on pier upgrade scheme

A civil engineering firm has had its contract terminated on a project to deliver improvements to Lochmaddy Pier on the isle of North Uist in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, after it did not resume works following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.

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