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Common procurement approach urged in construction

Industry should produce a universal methodology for procurement and promote common and consistent standards across the construction sector, according to a new report from the Construction Leadership Council.

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Construction sector deal launched

A much anticipated joint government / industry Construction Sector Deal has finally been launched more than six months later than planned.

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Big ambitions seen in 25 year environment plan

Government’s 25 Year Plan For The Environment may be light on new legal obligations but it does provide useful pointers to possible future policy developments, writes Helen Bowdren of Dentons in the July issue of Construction Law which arrived with subscribers this week.

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HSE publishes annual work safety statistics

Thirty eight fatal injuries to construction workers were recorded by the Health and Safety Executive last year, one less than the annual average over the past five years, new data released this week reveals.

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Kier convicted after concrete block injury

Kier Infrastructure could face a significant fine after a worker on a railway bridge replacement project in South Wales suffered life changing injuries when a concrete block fell on his leg.

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News in Brief: July 2018

A consultation on banning the use of combustible cladding on high rise residential buildings has been launched by Housing Secretary James Brokenshire.

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Six year ban for construction director

A Derbyshire construction boss has been banned for six years after failing to pay fines following multiple health and safety breaches at a site in Buxton.

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Further call for procurement reform

Pressure is continuing to mount on Government to bring in public procurement reforms that will promote supply chain best practice, following a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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ICE submits procurement recommendations

Government should develop a new approach to construction procurement alongside industry which provides greater transparency and minimises the burden and costs of bidding for suppliers, the ICE is urging.

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Contract terms overhauled by Network Rail

Major construction employer Network Rail is making significant changes to contracts including a requirement for suppliers to pay their subcontractors within 28 days and remove the use of retentions.

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