Time to scrap retentions?

Some 40% of construction clients already operate quite happily without requiring retentions and the list is growing. Peter Kitson, partner at Russell-Cooke reviews current practices and examines some alternatives – but why not scrap them, he asks?

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Ongoing duty of disclosure for arbitrators and adjudicators

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Chris Leadbetter of Clyde & Co reports on an appeal court ruling that underlines the disclosure duties of arbitrators and adjudicators.

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The Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety’ recommends a new regulatory framework specific to higher risk residential buildings, setting out clear and rigorous roles and responsibilities for clear and identifiable dutyholders.

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Legal terms explained: No oral modification clauses

The purpose of no oral modification (NOM) clauses is to prevent parties to a contract being bound by subsequent oral variations, unless the requisite formalities (usually in writing) are complied with.

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Procurement reform pressure mounts

News that Network Rail is to banish retentions and move its future projects onto a Project Bank Account set up is welcome news, especially for Tier 2 contractors in the wake of the Carillion collapse.

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News in Brief: July 2018

A consultation on banning the use of combustible cladding on high rise residential buildings has been launched by Housing Secretary James Brokenshire.

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Six year ban for construction director

A Derbyshire construction boss has been banned for six years after failing to pay fines following multiple health and safety breaches at a site in Buxton.

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Further call for procurement reform

Pressure is continuing to mount on Government to bring in public procurement reforms that will promote supply chain best practice, following a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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ICE submits procurement recommendations

Government should develop a new approach to construction procurement alongside industry which provides greater transparency and minimises the burden and costs of bidding for suppliers, the ICE is urging.

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