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News in Brief April 2024

Construction Law

Halton Borough Council is to make contractors include mental health statements in bids for construction work. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. See the panel to the right. See the panel to the right.

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Collaboration on the rise in construction, says survey

Construction Law

A report from construction, property and management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) suggests that construction has moved to more negotiated procurement activity as contractors grapple with supply side concerns but are not widening their supply chain in response. See the panel to the right.

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Construction tops companies in financial distress ranking

Construction Law

High levels of financial distress in ‘bellwether’ sectors construction and real estate point towards a troubled UK economy, according to the latest Red Flag research from Begbies Traynor, and many in distress are expected to become insolvent over the coming year. See the panel to the right.

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Government vetoes project bank account proposal

Construction Enquirer

The Government has blocked an attempt to amend the planned Procurement Bill to include mandatory project bank accounts for all jobs valued at over £2m. “Government Departments have made a commitment to use PBAs in construction projects unless there are compelling reasons not to do so. ”

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News in Brief: January/February 2024

Construction Law

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has called on Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt to include a range of policy measures in his Spring 2024 budget, including using some form of Private Finance Initiative type of funding. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

Construction Law

The latest issue of Construction Law, Vol 35 No 3, is arriving on subscribers desk around now, with its usual blend of expert analysis and news that makes it essential reading for everyone interested in keeping up to date with key developments affecting their businesses. See the panel to the right.

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News in Brief; December 2023

Construction Law

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has put two ‘working papers’, on housing developer’s landbanks and on planning, out to consultation for feedback on its assessment of the use of landbanks and how new homes are delivered, and on how planning rules may be impacting competition. See the panel to the right.

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