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Evolution can disrupt more than revolution

Construction Law

The government’s bid to “transform public procurement” in the UK has now reached the statute books, with the Procurement Act 2023 receiving Royal Assent on 26 October. For example, there is an enhanced requirement for transparency that will almost certainly sometimes cause delay.

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Travel in Europe during coronavirus: Plan to create ‘tourism corridors’ between countries

Construction Test

The European Union is striving to save the continent’s summer holidays and a tourism sector left devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. The commission would publish guidance on the issue on May 13 she said, before adding that any lifting of travel restrictions should not discriminate on grounds of nationality.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Unit Price Books. Job Orders / Task Orders.