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Trench collapse leads to worker death

Scottish contractor Carrig Construction Ltd has been fined £75,000 after an excavation collapse led to the death of an employee.

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Guidance published on golden thread for higher risk buildings

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published guidance on the golden thread of information requirements for higher-risk buildings.

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Report calls for private funding for transport infrastructure

A ‘Rail and Urban Transport Review’ commissioned by the Labour Party while in opposition has published recommendations to accelerate the unlocking of benefits from rail and urban transport infrastructure investment, calling for a greater role for private funding.

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Most building safety regime professionals now registered

Most building control professionals completed registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) by the 6 July deadline extension.

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Market engagement starts on major reservoir projects procurement strategy

Anglian Water has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) to start market engagement for £5 billion of works for its Fenland and Lincolnshire reservoir projects.

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HS2 asks for feedback on procurement approach

HS2 Ltd has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice inviting suitably experienced organisations to take part in market engagement for the delivery of Railway Operations and Maintenance Consultancy Services.

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Procurement Hub gains Gold standard for framework

Procurement Hub and Places for People have been verified under Constructing Excellence’s ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’ for their Major Projects Framework (MPF2).

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

The latest issue of Construction Law print version is arriving on subscriber’s desks, with its usual blend of up to date advice, news and comment on key construction law and procurement issues from leading specialist lawyers.

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HS2 scaleback costs revealed in spending watchdog report

Cancellation of the northern part of the HS2 project has left the project’s purposes unclear, wasted significant resources and undermined plans for increasing capacity, says government spending watchdog the National Audit Office (NAO). Main construction contracts are being renegotiated, which the report warns will not be straightforward.

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Lack of investment blamed for water woes

Long-term lack of investment in infrastructure has been blamed by Environment Agency chief Alan Lovell for poor performance by water companies.

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