Impact of Brexit on the construction workforce

Jessica Pattinson of Dentons warns that the construction industry is facing an unprecedented impact from Brexit as the supply of labour from the EU countries comes under threat. Employers will have to ensure compliance to immigration law.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 231

This table, prepared by Clyde & Co, 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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Time to scrap retentions?

Some 40% of construction clients already operate quite happily without requiring retentions and the list is growing. Peter Kitson, partner at Russell-Cooke reviews current practices and examines some alternatives – but why not scrap them, he asks?

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Ongoing duty of disclosure for arbitrators and adjudicators

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Chris Leadbetter of Clyde & Co reports on an appeal court ruling that underlines the disclosure duties of arbitrators and adjudicators.

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The Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety’ recommends a new regulatory framework specific to higher risk residential buildings, setting out clear and rigorous roles and responsibilities for clear and identifiable dutyholders.

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Legal terms explained: No oral modification clauses

The purpose of no oral modification (NOM) clauses is to prevent parties to a contract being bound by subsequent oral variations, unless the requisite formalities (usually in writing) are complied with.

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Procurement reform pressure mounts

News that Network Rail is to banish retentions and move its future projects onto a Project Bank Account set up is welcome news, especially for Tier 2 contractors in the wake of the Carillion collapse.

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News in Brief: July 2018

A consultation on banning the use of combustible cladding on high rise residential buildings has been launched by Housing Secretary James Brokenshire.

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Six year ban for construction director

A Derbyshire construction boss has been banned for six years after failing to pay fines following multiple health and safety breaches at a site in Buxton.

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