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JCT 2016 Edition launches

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) has launched the first of its 2016 Edition of Contracts, the JCT Minor Works family of contracts, alongside a suite of information providing more details on the key areas of change from the 2011 Edition.

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Framework Alliance Contract

The Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) has published what is said to be the first standard form of Framework Alliance Contract, FAC-1.

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Keating new edition published

The new edition of classic construction law text Keating on Construction Contracts has been published. The book is described by publishers Sweet & Maxwell as a first port of call for all research on the history and principles governing building contracts, their practical application and their interpretation by the courts.

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News in Brief: July 2016

Northern Ireland’s Department for Regional Development breached public contract regulations in failing to award a contract for a £100 million road contract to the lowest bidder, according to a High Court ruling.

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July issue available soon

The next issue of Construction Law will be posted to subscribers on July 5.

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Losing bidder wins compensation claim

Northern Ireland’s Department for Regional Development breached public contract regulations in rejecting a tender from contractor FP McCann for a motorway contract, a High Court judge has ruled.

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London a disputes resolution powerhouse

The value of disputes on major projects in the UK has fallen to £17 million from £19 million a year ago, according to the latest Global Construction Disputes survey from Arcadis.

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Framework Alliance Contract

The Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) has published what is said to be the first standard form of Framework Alliance Contract, FAC-1.

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Anti bid rigging online resource

A free e-learning resource to help procurement professionals spot bid rigging has been released by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Crown Commercial Service.

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Construction sector open to employee mistreatment

The construction sector has been singled out as “particularly problematic” when it comes to upholding workers’ rights following results a new survey commissioned by claims management firm Claims.co.uk.

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