The Construction Leadership Council: a busted flush or a potent force for change?

Set against its own targets the Construction Leadership Council’s performance has been inadequate and it fails to address the issue that fundamental and radical changes in construction procurement and payment are needed, argues Professor Rudi Klein of Klein Legal who suggests looking to Singapore for pointers to the way forward.

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Insuring the Design Risk – a minefield for all parties

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines how claims relating to design issues are resolved. Design risk is a minefield for all concerned, but particularly the insurers, he explains.

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“Merchants of peace” in our global supply chains

Our latest Alternative Dispute Resolution series article comes from Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East who salutes the International Chamber of Commerce’s 100 year contribution to dispute prevention.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 278

This table, prepared by Barrett Byrd Associates, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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Legal terms explained: Relational contracts

What is a relational contract? Whilst there is no universally accepted definition of a ‘relational contract’, the decision in Bates v Post Office Limited (No 3: Common Issues) [2019] EWHC 606 (QB) sets out the following non-exhaustive list of ‘special characteristics’ that would be relevant to determining whether a contract is a relational one:

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Firm fined £2.3m after pipeline leak

A pipeline contractor has been given one of the biggest fines ever for Health and Safety breaches after a two week trial. Exolum Pipeline Systems were fined £2.3 million after pleading not guilty to charges relating to exposing workers to serious danger.

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HS2 contractual changes will add to costs, NAO warns

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and potentially even higher spending, government spending watchdog the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.

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Cartel companies fined almost £60 million

Fines totalling almost £60 million for illegally colluding to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contracts have been levied on 10 contractors by the Competition and Markets Authority, and three directors have been disqualified.

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News in Brief – April 2023

Government consultation has been opened on reform of the community infrastructure levy and section 106 contributions that developers make to councils in return for planning permissions.

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