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National Highways scrutinises major suppliers over contract fraud

Strategic road network operator National Highways has given a group of its Tier 1 suppliers two weeks to outline their approach to tackling ‘economic crime’ following concern of fraud and corruption on major road schemes.

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Construction boss sentenced after fatal fall from height

A construction director has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to the death of an employee in Doune, Perthshire, who fell from height when a bus struck the mobile work elevated platform he was working on.

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Investigations continue into Bow crane collapse

Investigations into the fatal collapse of a tower crane in Bow, east London which killed one local resident and injured at least four more are still ongoing two years after the incident. It is yet to be established whether any criminal offences took place in relation to the collapse.

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Sector remains worst for workplace deaths

Fatal injuries to construction workers fell by a quarter last year according to newly released figures from the Health & Safety Executive. Construction remains the industry with the highest number of deaths across the economy.

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Building safety doubts explored in CL’s July issue

Doubts over whether the new post-Grenfell regulatory regime will deliver safer buildings are set out by Guest Editor Philip Bambagiotti of 3PB Barristers in the latest printed issue of Construction Law, which will arrive with subscribers shortly.

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Sector lacks critical emissions data, warns climate report

Poor availability of emissions data is holding back the ability to measure the impact of decarbonisation efforts in the construction sector, the independent Climate Change Committee has warned in its latest annual progress report.

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TCC report shows further increase in claims

Claims brought to the Technology & Construction Court rose again last year in England and Wales, while some 62% of cases started were settled before judgement, sometimes very shortly before trial.

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RIBA launches study into industry’s PII crisis

The Royal Institute of British Architects has launched a review of market conditions for Professional Indemnity Insurance in light of concerns that firms are experiencing difficulty obtaining affordable and comprehensive cover.

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Leaseholder protections from fire safety costs come into force

New laws protecting leaseholders living in buildings above 11 metres from having to foot the bill for work to fix critical fire safety defects – including the removal of dangerous cladding – came into force this week under the Building Safety Act.

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Disputes soar as poor information management plagues firms

Legal disputes have been experienced by more than three quarters of businesses in architecture, engineering and construction over the past 12 months, according to new research which found that poor information management is impacting on firms’ ability to defend themselves.

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