Franchise fiasco demands procurement reform

MPs on yet another select committee, the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, have slammed public sector procurement practices and skills, this time after an investigation into the failed Intercity East Coast rail franchise

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Government criticised over supplier monitoring stance

Leaders of the Parliamentary inquiry into Carillion’s collapse have accused the Government of complacency for failing to act on a recommendation to review how it monitors key strategic suppliers.

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Arrests made over modern slavery in construction

Five people were arrested last week on suspicion of modern slavery offences in the construction sector: three in South Buckinghamshire and two in Coventry.

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Firm sentenced over spine fracture fall

A North East construction company has been fined after a worker was injured while demolishing a farm building last year.

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Report reveals East Coast franchise failures

Over optimistic revenue expectations and a mismanaged bid process – rather than delays to infrastructure delivery – led to the early termination of the East Coast railway franchise in June according to a new report.

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Scotland introduces new environmental regulations for construction

Contractors starting large construction projects in Scotland have new legal obligations to ensure the environment is protected from this month following changes to drainage system regulations.

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Crackdown launched to tackle ‘phoenix’ companies

Directors who dissolve companies to avoid paying debts to their own staff or creditors could face large fines or disqualification for the first time under new measures announced by the Government.

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Survey examines insurance impact of Grenfell fire

Impact of the Grenfell Tower fire on professional indemnity insurance a year on from the incident will be explored through a new survey launched by the Construction Industry Council.

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