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Grenfell client was unaware of architect’s cladding inexperience, inquiry hears

Senior members of the Grenfell Tower refurbishment’s client team have admitted they were unaware that architect Studio E had no previous experience on projects involving cladding a high rise residential building.

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Grenfell procurement compromised by pre-award discussions, inquiry hears

Informal communication between the client on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment and contractor Rydon before the firm was named preferred bidder was “irregular and improper” and could have compromised the tender process, the inquiry into the 2017 fire has heard.

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Heathrow expansion appeal heard in Supreme Court

Heathrow’s appeal against a court ruling that earlier this year saw environmental campaigners successfully halt expansion plans at the airport on climate grounds was heard in the Supreme Court this week.

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Scottish sector recovery plan launched

Detailed plans to support the recovery of Scotland’s construction industry from the impact of coronavirus have been welcomed by lawyers.

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Building competence blueprint to drive culture change

Stricter competence requirements for all those working on high risk buildings are proposed as part of a new blueprint published this week to drive culture change in the industry following the Grenfell Tower Fire. The Competence Steering Group's 'Setting the Bar' report represents a “landmark change” for the construction industry according to one lawyer.

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October issue of Construction Law published

The latest issue of Construction Law is arriving on subscribers' desks with its unique and exclusive content and in depth analysis of the most recent developments in this fast moving area of law.

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News in Brief: 9 October 2020

Delays to the start of a programme of restoration and renewal works on the Palace of Westminster have been slammed by the Public Accounts Committee.

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Updated arbitration rules take effect

New arbitration and mediation rules adopted by the London Court of International Arbitration took effect on 1 October and have been welcomed by lawyers. Updates to the LCIA Arbitration Rules and LCIA Mediation Rules aim to streamline arbitral and mediation processes and make them clearer arbitrators, mediators and parties.

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Firms warned over stricter Covid obligations

Construction firms will need to place stricter focus on measures to prevent coronavirus transmission on sites, with current ‘Covid-secure’ guidance now set to become a legal obligation, lawyers and safety specialists have warned.

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Open book contracts reduce pandemic disputes risk

Future construction contracts should use ‘open book’ processes rather than setting a fixed price to help avoid arguments over delays and cost increases caused by any further Covid-19 or pandemic events, new guidance urges.

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