Private bill proposes tougher modern slavery laws

A private member’s bill seeking to introduce two new offences under the Modern Slavery Act has had its first reading in the House of Lords. The Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill was introduced to Parliament by independent peer Lord Alton of Liverpool.

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Fine follows saw incident at housing site

A construction company has been fined after a worker’s hand was severed by an inadequately guarded mitre saw on a new build housing site in Bolney, West Sussex.

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News in Brief: 25 June 2021

The official receiver managing the liquidation of failed construction outsourcer Carillion has sent a letter before action to auditing firm KPMG, warning it of a potential claim believed to be worth £250 million, it has been reported.

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Information management urged to combat claims

Investment in better information management could secure major productivity gains and cost savings for the construction and infrastructure sector, including through improving firms’ ability to challenge contractual disputes, a report says this week.

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Construction court sees sharp rise in settlements

London’s Technology & Construction Court saw a significant increase in the number of cases settled before trial last year, which the court’s annual report says can be attributed largely to strong case management by TCC judges.

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Environmental gains pledged on major projects

New nationally significant infrastructure projects in England will be required to provide a net gain in biodiversity and habitats for wildlife under a legislative amendment to be made to the Environment Bill, the government has announced.

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JCT launches Dispute Adjudication Board tools

The Joint Contracts Tribunal has launched a new document pack providing contract users with the tools needed to establish and operate a dispute adjudication board, alongside an introductory video explaining its key benefits as a means to avoid and resolve disputes.

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Construction dispute values rocket amid pandemic impacts

Average value of construction disputes rose to its highest level ever in the UK last year according to a new report from Arcadis, which also reveals that 75% of respondents to an industry survey encountered disputes or claims specifically related to Covid-19 impacts.

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