Fate of smash and grab adjudications decided

The latest in our alternative dispute resolution series, from Chris Leadbetter and Emily Morris of Clyde & Co LLP, examines a recent Court of Appeal decision that spells the end for ‘smash and grab’ adjudications.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 236

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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The CMA is calling for more whistle-blowers to expose cartels

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a new cartel campaign to educate businesses about which practices are illegal and calls on whistleblowers to come forward to expose cartel activity, such as price fixing or contract rigging.

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Pay dispute sets back Aberdeen bypass opening

Scotland’s transport minister Michael Matheson is seeking an urgent meeting with contractors behind the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route’s construction after the already delayed project missed its latest opening deadline.

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Legal terms explained: The ‘notified sum’

Section 111 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996) requires the payer under a construction contract to pay the notified sum on or before the final date for payment, unless it serves a valid pay less notice.

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News in Brief February 2019

RIBA has expressed significant concerns over government plans to introduce flexibility to allow easier change of use of buildings from employment space to residential.

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Business life goes on post Brexit

Just as the UK is on the verge of finally leaving the EU, at 11pm on 29 March, with or without a deal, a loophole that has allowed local authorities to enter into development agreements without going through the OJEU processes has been closed.

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Construction company fined after fatal fall

London based construction company Formation Construction has been fined £300,000 for health and safety breaches after a worker was killed in a fall.

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Project bank accounts bill gets first reading

A second Private Member’s Bill aimed at improving payments to suppliers has been introduced to the House of Commons by Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams.

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