Coronavirus confusion reigns

It is alarming that so much confusion reigned as we went to press over whether or not construction sites should close down, with the Scottish Government initially saying work should stop on all but ‘essential’ projects while the Westminster government was allowing sites to open.

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Contractual issues set out in coronavirus guidance

New guidance on contractual issues caused by coronavirus has been published by Build UK and law firm Wedlake Bell, setting out key general considerations as well as implications for JCT and NEC contracts.

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More sites close but government holds its stance

Numbers of construction sites closing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have continued to grow this week but the government maintains that works can go ahead if they comply with public health guidelines.

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Rail suppliers receive payments boost

Network Rail has announced a move to immediate payments for its contractors in an attempt to support and strengthen the rail industry supply chain as the impacts of Covid-19 continue to be felt.

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Industry calls for government action to free up cash flow

Release of retention monies by government bodies and a number of tax relief measures are among the construction industry’s asks of the Prime Minister to help the sector survive the coronavirus pandemic.

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Safe operating procedures withdrawn following feedback

An updated version of the Construction Leadership Council’s Site Operating Procedures for firms carrying on works during the coronavirus crisis was quickly retracted this week after ‘significant feedback’ was received from the industry.

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European guidance published on public procurements

Guidance for public sector buyers on flexibilities in procurement rules has been issued by the European Commission to help organisations address the threat from the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Editor’s comment: Construction between a rock and a hard place

Covid-19 is a disaster whose ramifications – social, economic and legal – will not become properly clear for years, but its impact is being immediately felt across communities and industries. Construction is at the centre of events with confusion as we went to press with this new newsletter service over whether sites could or should remain open.

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Government puts rail franchise agreements on hold

Rail franchise agreements are being suspended by the government under emergency measures to protect train operators, which face significant loss of income due to falling passenger numbers, while keeping services running for key workers.

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Guidance issued on NEC contracts and coronavirus

Impacts on construction projects procured using NEC4 contracts as a result of Covid-19 and the government’s measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus are outlined in a new guidance document.

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