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Failure to properly manage vehicle movements leads to death

Failure to properly manage vehicle movements on site has led to the death of a manager at one company and serious injury to a worker at another.

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Sweeping changes to Mayoral planning powers promised in Devolution Bill

Mayors will get strengthened powers to grant upfront planning permissions under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill that was introduced to Parliament last week. The government hopes that all regions will be encouraged by the Bill’s measures to ‘take the reins in driving growth’.

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New infrastructure pipeline interactive tool launched

The government has published an updated Infrastructure Pipeline detailing 780 major planned projects in its 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy.

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Treasury guidance on business cases for government major projects and programmes

The Treasury has published new guidance for government department accounting officers to prepare business cases for major projects that will be accessible by the public. Business cases must now be published by departments within four months of being approved by the Treasury.

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Housebuilders to pay £100M and halt CMA competition law investigations

Consultation has been launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on a proposal from seven house builders to pay a total of £100 million following an investigation into possible competition law breaches.

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Latest Gleeds report reveals concern on contract conditions

Gleeds latest UK market report reveals that some 75% of construction professionals feel the current economic and political climate is negatively impacting contracts.

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Labour considers fast-tracking approval for big projects

Ministers are reportedly considering using parliamentary powers to cut the time taken to approve new infrastructure projects.

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CIC commits to Conflict Avoidance Pledge

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has signed up to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge, pledging support for encouraging early resolution of disputes.

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Grenfell debarment investigations paused

Debarment investigations into seven organisations criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry that could lead to them being banned from public contracts have been paused to prevent any impact on criminal investigations.

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Scottish court dismisses claim against major hospital builders

An action against the builders of Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital alleging cladding defects has been dismissed by a judge in the Scottish Court of Session.

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