Editor’s comment: Construction between a rock and a hard place

Covid-19 is a disaster whose ramifications – social, economic and legal – will not become properly clear for years, but its impact is being immediately felt across communities and industries. Construction is at the centre of events with confusion as we went to press with this new newsletter service over whether sites could or should remain open.

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Government puts rail franchise agreements on hold

Rail franchise agreements are being suspended by the government under emergency measures to protect train operators, which face significant loss of income due to falling passenger numbers, while keeping services running for key workers.

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Guidance issued on NEC contracts and coronavirus

Impacts on construction projects procured using NEC4 contracts as a result of Covid-19 and the government’s measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus are outlined in a new guidance document.

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Procurement policy note sets out support for suppliers

Construction suppliers at risk of insolvency due to coronavirus should continue to be paid by contracting authorities even if service delivery is disrupted or temporarily suspended, the Government has urged.

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Pandemic suspends competition law on contract awards

Contracting authorities are able to procure works without going through the usual competitive tendering procedures in exceptional circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic, new guidance from the Cabinet Office makes clear.

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Sector calls for clearer Covid-19 guidance as some sites shut

Construction companies have been left with a lack of clarity over whether or not to keep building sites open following the Government’s call for all except designated key workers to stay at home, according to industry experts.

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Adjudication procedure launched for small construction claims

A new model adjudication procedure to help construction SMEs pursue low value disputes launched this week.

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Call for technology to keep courts running amid coronavirus

Trials and hearings in the Technology & Construction Court have continued as normal this week amid the coronavirus outbreak but postponements are becoming increasingly likely and greater use of telephone and video technology is expected.

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Sector responds to Chancellor’s Budget announcements

Construction law specialists have expressed reservations over Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement, which has been described as a missed opportunity on infrastructure.

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Grenfell inquiry postponed again over COVID-19

The inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire has been suspended due to the escalating coronavirus situation.

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