Paper on planning for NSIPs

On 13 June 2017, the House of Commons Library published a briefing paper on Planning for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). NSIPs are large scale developments (relating to energy, transport, water, or waste) which require ‘development consent’ under the Planning Act 2008, as amended by the Localism Act 2011.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 222

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: Estoppel

Simply put, estoppel is usually invoked as a defence in contractual disputes to prevent a party from denying the truth of a state of affairs which it has through its conduct encouraged or induced another party to believe.

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Procurement case guidance published

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has produced a new guidance note on public procurement cases which aims to encourage parties to settle disputes without having to issue proceedings.

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News in Brief: August/September 2017

Government should rethink its approach to public sector procurement to deliver greater social value for local economies and drive innovation according to procurement specialist Scape.

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New risk assessment attitude rings changes

The implications of the Grenfell Tower disaster are obviously going to be felt in construction for years to come, and the inquiries, possible criminal prosecutions and civil actions will be capturing headlines outside the industry for a long time.

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Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos

Three companies including construction contractor Balfour Beatty has been fined a total of more than £1M after workers were exposed to asbestos while refurbishing a school in Waltham Forest.

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People’s audit uncovers tender irregularities in Lambeth

A team of ‘citizen auditors’ has discovered evidence of extensive financial mismanagement at the London Borough of Lambeth, including overpaying building contractors for work on council estates.

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Improvement ordered at Hinkley Point B after fall from height

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has served improvement notices on EDF Energy Nuclear Generation and Doosan Babcock requiring better management of work at height at Hinkley Point B.

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Fine for Lendlease in falling glass case

Construction contractor Lendlease has been ordered to pay £14.8M by the High Court following a series of plate glass window failures on a tower it had redeveloped in the City of London.

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