Construction Law

The Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

2nd July 2018

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

2nd July 2018

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

5th July 20182nd July 2018

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.

News in Brief: July 2018

5th July 20182nd 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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England and Wales High Court (Technology and Construction Court) Decisions: June 2018

6th September 201830th June 2018

Decisions of the Technology and Construction Court of the English and Wales High Court for June 2018.

Six year ban for construction director

29th June 2018

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

5th July 201829th June 2018

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

21st June 2018

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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Contract terms overhauled by Network Rail

21st June 2018

Major construction employer Network Rail is making significant changes to contracts including a requirement for suppliers to pay their subcontractors within 28 days and remove the use of retentions.

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NDA improves Sellafield project delivery

21st June 2018

Major decommissioning projects at the Sellafield nuclear site are still predicted to deliver late and over budget despite improved performance thanks to better project controls, risk management and contingency planning, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

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