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Procurement slammed in Edinburgh Tram inquiry report

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Major failings in the procurement and project management processes have been highlighted by Lord Hardie’s report (see News) as responsible for what must be one of the biggest infrastructure procurement screw ups in Scottish history. Neither TIE or the council had the necessary expertise to procure and manage a project like this.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Construction Law: May 2024

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Work will flow soon from giant water investment programme The water industry’s giant AMP 8 investment programme will place procurement under the spotlight, says Editor Nick Barrett. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

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How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. Source building material, bricks, cement, aggregate and sand from the closest source to reduce the transport distance and related emissions.

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Construction Law: December 2023

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Evolution can disrupt more than revolution The new Procurement Act comes into force next year. Legislation state of play table Our regular update of the progress of legislation and regulatory and Parliamentary scrutiny affecting construction compiled by Construction Law staff writers.

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Construction Law: October 2023

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Procurement slammed in Edinburgh Tram inquiry report Editor Nick Barrett laments the ‘litany of failures’ identified in Lord Hardie’s report into the Edinburgh Tram fiasco. Lessons must obviously be learned for future procurements; but none of them are new.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned.