New and proposed legislation: State of play table 264

This table, prepared by Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, 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 critical role of infrastructure in reaching UK net zero targets

Glasgow is hosting the 26th UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). As president, the UK has high aspirations for further international agreement. At the very least, COP26 will highlight the sheer scale of the UK’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

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Legal terms explained: Negligence

Negligence arises where a party breaches a duty to exercise reasonable care and skill, thereby causing damage.

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Supply chains distressed but profit warnings stay low

Company profit warnings in construction are remaining at an exceptionally low level as the sector looks to recover from Covid-19. But signs of distress are being seen among subcontractors while main contractors are delaying or turning down projects against the background of supply chain disruption.

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Covid contracts guidance updated

A refreshed suite of guidance on managing Covid-19 impacts within construction contracts has been published by the Construction Leadership Council, which continues to express concern over the prospect of expensive and lengthy disputes arising from the pandemic.

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Call to accelerate playbook reforms

Reforms set out in the government’s Construction Playbook to improve procurement practices and other aspects of project delivery must be accelerated, a report has urged.

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News in Brief: November 2021

Government is considering establishing a new dedicated unit with responsibility for sustainable procurement policy, it was revealed in a Net Zero Strategy which published in October.

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Combatting climate change could also boost procurement skills

Much is happening on the climate change battle front, and the UK has pitched itself into the front line with wide ranging commitments to achieve net zero carbon by 2050, such as having all of our electricity to be ‘clean’ generated by 2035. This stance will attract worldwide attention with the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference heading for Glasgow in November.

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Chancellor’s cladding pledge welcomed but detail urged on net zero

Funding to remediate high risk residential buildings with unsafe cladding will be levied on developers, the Chancellor confirmed in this week’s Budget and Spending Review announcement. The move has been welcomed, but lawyers and industry groups criticised a lack of detail from the Budget on driving forward the net zero agenda.

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Probe launched into collapsed contractor NMCN’s auditor

Regulatory body the Financial Reporting Council has commenced an investigation into an audit of collapsed construction company NMCN’s financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019. The contractor fell into administration earlier this month after a £24 million refinancing deal with investors failed to get over the line.

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