New and proposed legislation: State of play table 252

This table, prepared by Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, 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: Virtual signing and electronic signing

Since the Covid-19 pandemic forced many countries to impose lockdown measures, we have seen an increased use of virtual signing and electronic signing in order to execute original documents.

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News in Brief: August/September 2020

Anyone daring to set up contracts in today’s challenging conditions will need a flexible approach to risk, warns cost consultant Arcadis in its latest UK Construction Market View.

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Multi-challenges forcing pace on procurement reform

Seldom, if ever, have so many pressures been inflicted on construction at the same time as today. The unpredictable outcome of the UK negotiations to secure trade deals after the current EU deals expire at the end of the year would have been enough on its own to cause consternation in boardrooms across all industries, resulting in investment plans being at best postponed. A no deal Brexit looked like a short odds bet with less than six months to go, with an extension to the UK’s departure unlikely to be requested by a firmly pro Brexit Cabinet.

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News in Brief: 31 July 2020

EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear project is facing a high risk of delays due to the effects of Covid-19, with the energy giant currently undertaking a comprehensive study to assess the need for an updated schedule and costs.

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Grenfell site manager gave insulation switch approval

A Rydon site manager for the Grenfell Tower refurbishment has admitted to approving a request by sub contractor Harley Facades to bring in a substitute insulation material due to supply issues with the product originally specified.

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Procurement tribunal expected to form after Brexit

Government is expected to explore the introduction of a procurement tribunal with the specific purpose of dealing with procurement based disputes following Britain’s departure from the European Union, a lawyer has suggested.

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Infrastructure advice body urged for Scotland

An independent, specialist body should be established to advise the Scottish Government on long term infrastructure priorities that are geared towards creating an inclusive, net zero carbon economy, a government commissioned report has urged.

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Cage collapse lands Costain £1.2m fine

Costain has been fined £1.2 million following an incident on a road construction scheme in Cheshire which saw a platform carrying two workers struck by a collapsing reinforcement cage.

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Risk of wasted potential on major projects

Billions of pounds committed for major infrastructure projects risks being wasted without greater monitoring of long term benefits, better local engagement and more transparency over delivery, a committee of MPs has warned.

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