New RIBA concise building contract

Our contracts monitor Michael Phipps, Principal of Thurston Consultants, casts his eye over a new standard form published by RIBA. In this first part of a critical examination he finds backing to the view that there is no substitute for knowing the contents of a contract thoroughly.

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Reports from the courts: November 2015

In our latest review of the recent court decisions of most interest to construction Andrew Croft and Simii Sivapalan of Beale & Company report on a dispute under a FIDIC form that went to the Privy Council on appeal; and another that extends the case law on ‘good faith’.

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World’s first Low Emission Zone introduced in London

From 1 September 2015, non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) used in construction projects in London will be required to meet new engine emissions standards based upon those set out in EU Directive 97/68/EC.

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State of play table 204

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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The rush to build: challenges of the development sector

Guest editor Will Cooper of Clyde & Co sees benefits and potential problems from the growing use of pre-construction service periods. Robust contractual protection is vital for all parties, he warns.

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Legal terms explained: Bias

Bias The rules of natural justice dictate that every party has the right to a fair hearing before an impartial tribunal. Such rules are considered so fundamental in a fair legal system that a failure to observe them should render a decision null and void.

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News in Brief: November 2015

Siemens and Fluor have been fined a total of £650,000 with £376,000 costs for safety breaches that led to a falling wind turbine blade killing one worker and seriously injuring another while it was being loaded onto a barge at Harwich in 2010.

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Blacklisting apologies

Eight major contractors have made apologies for their role in the industry’s blacklisting scandal that has almost reached the High Court where full proceedings begin in mid 2016.

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Framework delayed again

The long delayed government consultancy framework will not now be awarded until May 2016, says the Crown Commercial Service (CCS).

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Arbitration preferred

International arbitration is the most preferred form of dispute resolution for cross-border disputes in the construction industry, according to a new survey from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) in partnership with White & Case.

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