Environment Agency procurement breaks with the past

The Environment Agency has embarked on what is hoped to be a more collaborative delivery mechanism for its flood and coastal erosion risk management spending. Editor Nick Barrett reports that questions are being asked about whether the selection process for frameworks is throwing healthy babies out with the bathwater.

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Construction Law Guide to: Limitation

Jenny Harrison of DLA Piper presents the latest in our CL Guides series, explaining the principles of, and recent developments in, limitation.

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The challenging evolution of UK energy from waste

Cecily Davis and Ryan Musikant of Fieldfisher examine some of the key challenges facing the UK’s energy from waste sector. Among many successes there are also failed projects and financially damaged contractors, they warn, but things are getting better.

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Contracts playing catch up in digital revolution

Construction has lagged in the digital revolution and the industry’s contracts still generally do not reflect Building Information Modelling, which sits at the revolution’s heart. Andrew Croft of Beale & Co Solicitors LLP and May Winfield of Buro Happold examine efforts being made to help the industry catch up.

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Liquidated damages and unfinished works

Shaun Tame, Counsel at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, examines how liquidated damages provisions operate in respect of unfinished work following an appeal court ruling earlier this year.

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The off-site manufacture revolution

Great hopes are being pinned on off-site manufacturing to deliver improved performance by the construction industry. Shona McCusker of CMS recognises the potential, but sees organisational hurdles that must be overcome.

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The risks of change

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates finds that insurers are encouraging customer loyalty as they seek to maintain market share. There may be good reasons to change insurers, but there may also be advantages to staying put.

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Affordable adjudication?

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP examines new initiatives to cap costs for lower value adjudications.

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Creating a responsible payment culture

In 2018, the government consulted on the impact of unfair payment practices and its proposals to create a more responsible payment culture. The government has now reviewed the 283 responses received and proposed a package of policy measures.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 242

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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