Procurement – Covid-19

Contractor sued over bus station delay

Kier is reportedly being sued by Transport for Greater Manchester over an eight month delay to the completion of a bus station in Bolton, which the authority alleges was caused by significant defects in the building’s design and installation.

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Grenfell client was unaware of architect’s cladding inexperience, inquiry hears

Senior members of the Grenfell Tower refurbishment’s client team have admitted they were unaware that architect Studio E had no previous experience on projects involving cladding a high rise residential building.

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Grenfell procurement compromised by pre-award discussions, inquiry hears

Informal communication between the client on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment and contractor Rydon before the firm was named preferred bidder was “irregular and improper” and could have compromised the tender process, the inquiry into the 2017 fire has heard.

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Heathrow expansion appeal heard in Supreme Court

Heathrow’s appeal against a court ruling that earlier this year saw environmental campaigners successfully halt expansion plans at the airport on climate grounds was heard in the Supreme Court this week.

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Scottish sector recovery plan launched

Detailed plans to support the recovery of Scotland’s construction industry from the impact of coronavirus have been welcomed by lawyers.

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Building competence blueprint to drive culture change

Stricter competence requirements for all those working on high risk buildings are proposed as part of a new blueprint published this week to drive culture change in the industry following the Grenfell Tower Fire. The Competence Steering Group's 'Setting the Bar' report represents a “landmark change” for the construction industry according to one lawyer.

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October issue of Construction Law published

The latest issue of Construction Law is arriving on subscribers' desks with its unique and exclusive content and in depth analysis of the most recent developments in this fast moving area of law.

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News in Brief: 9 October 2020

Delays to the start of a programme of restoration and renewal works on the Palace of Westminster have been slammed by the Public Accounts Committee.

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Battle over power plant delay goes to full trial

Engineering and construction firm M+W Group faces a claim for damages worth £133m over defects and delays to the delivery of an energy from waste power plant in Hull.

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Government to assess contractors on social value

Firms bidding for Government contracts will have to set out how they will deliver additional societal benefits – such as actions to tackle economic inequality or protect the environment – under a new social value model published by the Cabinet Office.

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