Design and build insurance cover

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates details what is covered under design and build project insurance – surprisingly, perhaps, not building works. The good news is that a competitive market provides some compensations.

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An appeal to common sense

In this instalment of our regular alternative dispute resolution series Paul Morgan of Clyde & Co welcomes an pilot initiative that is driving some appeal cases towards mediation.

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State of play table 172

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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Nuclear safety boost

Following the nuclear power plant accident in Fukushima, on 24 March 2011 the European Council requested European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG) to review the safety of the nuclear plants in the EU. It combines 17 national reports from countries with nuclear power.

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Complex projects consultation

Consultation ends on 30 July on the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Complex Projects Contract, the first standard contract published by the Institute in 140 years.

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Disputes values falling

Project managers and engineers being too partial to the employers’ interests and failing to understand the procedural aspects of contracts are among the major causes of the rising number of construction disputes worldwide reported by EC Harris in its latest Global Construction Disputes report.

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Route maps demand

Research into the impact of the growing use of framework contracts by public sector clients on small and medium sized (SME) contractors and other suppliers confirms anecdotal evidence that frameworks are creating competitive barriers.

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News in Brief: July 2012

The Confederation of British Industry has thrown its weight behind industry calls for action to break the logjam in attracting private finance including pension funds into new infrastructure investment.

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Book review: Construction Law by Julian Bailey

Construction Law by Julian Bailey Price: £425 Publisher: Informa Law ISBN: 9781843119173 2774 pages; 3 volumes

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Disputes likely to rise

The UK construction market comes out comparatively well on some scores in the latest EC Harris Global Construction Disputes report (see News), which suggests that whereas the global average value of sums involved in construction disputes has fallen over the year since the last report, disputes are taking longer to resolve.

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