Mediation – a change in thinking?

In our latest alternative dispute resolution series article Chris Kerr of Clyde & Co reviews a court decision that shows a refusal to engage in mediation will not always trigger cost sanctions.

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Progress on major projects

On 18 July 2017, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) published its Annual Report on Major Projects 2016–17. The report sets out the progress of projects in delivery on the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) and provides an analysis on the current performance of those projects.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 223

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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Legal terms explained: what are liquidated damages?

Liquidated damages are damages that are pre-agreed by parties to a contract to apply on certain breaches of the contract.

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News in Brief: October 2017

Cherrywood Investments director Michael Holland and site foreman Grant Oakes have been sentenced to nine months in prison each by Lewes Crown Court after being found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of carpenter David Clark in Brighton in 2014.

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Big battalions battle looming?

Taxpayers ultimately foot the bill for public sector spending so it is no surprise that the Taxpayers’ Alliance has responded to widespread concerns with the problems afflicting procurement of large public sector funded schemes with a fairly damning report.

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European e-library to support public procurement

The European Commission has released a new tool for the sharing of good practice to improve the compliance and quality of public procurement across the EU.

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Scaffold inspectors prosecuted after fall from height

Two scaffold inspectors caught falsifying safety certificates have been prosecuted after a roofing worker fell through a gap between scaffolding and building, resulting in serious injuries. Stephen Harper and Garry Arnold have been sentenced to community service following the incident.

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RIBA contract administration packs available

Contracts Administration Project Packs and Pads produced by RIBA for the JCT 2016 Edition of Contracts are now available to purchase.

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