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Limiting amendments is no easy task

Construction Law’s December issue published this week, featuring guest editor Sarah Thomas of DLA Piper who examines FIDIC’s Golden Principles and argues that, although well intentioned, they demonstrate the practical difficulties of trying to limit amendments.

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Government consults on biodiversity mandate for developers

Proposals to require developers to deliver a ‘biodiversity net gain’ when building new housing or commercial developments have been put out to consultation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Reform demanded to end late payment

Government should introduce a statutory requirement for large companies to pay their suppliers within 30 days according to a new report from MPs which highlights the damaging impact of late payment and retentions on SMEs.

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Regulator takes formal action over poor rail performance

Network Rail must start delivering better performance or face a fine after regulator the Office of Rail & Road took formal action to require improvements from the organisation.

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News in Brief: December 2018

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is consulting with the sector ahead of the publication of a new CIC model mediation agreement and procedure in early 2019.

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Fresh crack down on late payment

Companies supplying to government could be prevented from winning future contracts if they fail to pay their suppliers on time as part of a new crack down on late payers.

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Regulations empower councils over unsafe cladding removals

Government will back local authorities to carry out emergency removals of combustible cladding systems from private buildings under new regulations laid in Parliament.

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Partner hire boosts Shulmans’ construction team

Corporate law firm Shulmans LLP has appointed a new partner to head up its construction team.

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Highway contracts favour performance over price

Highways England has awarded £8.7bn worth of work on its network of motorways and major A roads under a new contracting approach which prioritises performance over price.

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Escapee convict jailed for subcontractor tax fraud

Former construction boss Thomas O’Connor has finally been jailed 12 years after being convicted for committing a £5m tax fraud.

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