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Retentions reform coming at last?

Need for retentions reform in the construction industry was demonstrated by the impact of Carillion’s insolvency, writes Jonathan Lyndman of Rosling King in the June issue of Construction Law.

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Power line incident lands fine for contractor

Construction company Mick George Ltd has been fined over £500,000 after a tipper vehicle driven came into contact with overhead power lines during the construction of a waste transfer station in Northampton.

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Reforms urged after Carillion

Ambitious and wide-ranging reforms to current systems of corporate accountability are being called for by two committees of MPs in order help prevent a repeat of the Carillion collapse.

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Action needed to beat modern slavery

Contractors are urged to act over human rights risks in their supply chains by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which says both British and migrant workers are vulnerable to exploitation on UK construction sites.

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Cladding ban urged for high risk buildings

Fresh calls have been made to ban the use of combustible cladding on high rise residential buildings following a recent review of building regulations and fire safety, which overlooked such a move within its recommendations.

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News in Brief: June 2018

Use of international arbitration to resolve cross-border disputes is set to increase in the construction sector according to a new study published by Queen Mary University of London alongside law firm White & Case.

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Grenfell review sets out recommendations

A new regulatory framework for higher risk residential buildings is required to improve building safety, a review carried out in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire recommends.

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Incinerator scheme halted after High Court decision

Plans to construct a major waste disposal incinerator in Northern Ireland have been held up following a decision in the High Court.

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MPs call for reforms following Carillion’s collapse

Ambitious and wide ranging reforms to current systems of corporate accountability are being urged by two committees of MPs in order help prevent a repeat of the Carillion collapse.

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Groundworks firm fined over dumper crush

The Health and Safety Executive has emphasised the importance of regularly inspecting and maintaining construction vehicles following a recent prosecution over a life threatening incident involving a site dumper.

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