Construction Law

MARCH 21, 2025

Balfour Beatty Chief Executive Leo Quinn has said HS2 should not prioritise re-negotiating its contracts, as was suggested should be done in a Public Accounts Committee report in February, and should instead focus on delivery of the controversial project. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Parties to construction contracts can bring adjudications even after contractual limitations expire, following a decision by Technology and Construction Court judge Mrs Justice Joanna Smith that upheld an adjudicators decision. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Harwood Bridge project is also viewed as a major milestone internally, with the company making several expansions to cater for the contract. This included the procurement of new machinery and moving to a larger premises to increase capacity. This article was originally published in the February edition of our magazine.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 7, 2024

The two tenders for the major rail project are seeking engineering teams and procurement specialists to assist in finalising the reference design and support procurement activities for the project. The post Two tenders released for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The government should take advantage of the just announced delay to implementation of the Public Procurement Act 2023 to introduce much needed reforms to the UK’s public sector procurement processes, says a report from the Institute for Government (IfG). See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The government should take advantage of the just announced delay to implementation of the Public Procurement Act 2023 to introduce much needed reforms to the UK’s public sector procurement processes, says a report from the Institute for Government (IfG). See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Kelly Boorman of RSM UK examines how construction can use technology and data analysis to mitigate at least some of the resulting risks around contract performance and safety. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.

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Construction Law

MARCH 7, 2025

Former Liverpool politicians and construction suppliers to the City Council have been charged with bribery and misconduct relating to construction contracts. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Selecting a reliable welding company for installing and welding Industrial piping under pressure is a challenge many procurement specialists face. Warranty Discussion Inquire about warranties on completed work and ensure these are documented in the contract. Review their safety protocols on previous projects.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Related stories: $800M construction contract awarded for Auckland Airport works Viaduct victory for Western Sydney Airport Safety upgrades complete for busy Mitchell Highway intersection TMR will now go to procurement, with construction companies asked to register their interest in building the new rail overpass, by late-September 2024.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The UK government has joined other leading industrial nations in promising to adopt timebound commitments to use public procurement to reduce carbon emissions. Lowering carbon emissions is likely to feature prominently in future construction and other contracts. See the panel to the right.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The delivery partner contracts are structured in two stages, with early works to begin immediately and finish in 2024, including detailed design, investigations, procurement and project mobilisation. HumeLink West project appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine. Image courtesy of TransLink.

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Construction Law

MAY 3, 2024

Signatories agree to procure for low carbon construction and provide incentives in their contracts. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

While many sectors capitalize on cooperative procurement contracts, higher education institutions and campuses are increasingly turning to the business model and opportunity as enrollment struggles and tuitions are teetering. With any construction project, every penny counts and efficiency is paramount.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Related stories: Latest designs released for new Inland Rail replacement bridges $100M contract awarded for NT roadworks Fulton Hogan Egis awarded 30 year M6 Motorway contract A ‘funding envelope’ is an approach taken on other similar projects around the world, allowing costs to be finalised when contracts are executed.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 16, 2024

C$24 million contract builds on Stantec and recently acquired Morrison Hershfields long-standing relationships with the City of Toronto Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the City of Toronto for Owners Engineer/Technical Advisory Services (OETA) for the delivery of the F.G.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CEA have teamed up with Ventia to deliver a major procurement contract, Land 8120, for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Roads & Infrastructure Magazine learns how the two companies are contributing to such an important project. It is designed specifically for tasks across Australia and the globe. Image supplied by CEA.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Related stories: Contract awarded for defence infrastructure redevelopment Cross River Rail underground stations taking shape New EV charger launched in WA The new funding follows the announcement of changes to the initial alignment. Work on the new bridge will begin in 2024 and will be part of a new 8.5

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Topics that will be covered at the new institute include: 2D CAD Drawings and 3D Models, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Commercial & Contract Management in Construction, Contract Administration, Project Management, Frontline Leaders in Construction, Procurement and Commercial Management, Reality Capture Technologies and more.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account. See the panel to the right.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

NorSun, a leading independent producer of monocrystalline solar wafers, has announced the signing of an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Clayco, a premier design, engineering, and construction firm, for its new 5GW solar wafer manufacturing plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Løkke-Øwre agrees. “We </p>

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Roads Online

JUNE 12, 2024

Related stories: NT GOV awards contract for road upgrade design works QLD Budget: What’s in store for infrastructure SA Budget provides boost for road construction, safety and maintenance The Chief Transport Engineers of the two states are also collaborating with 49 members across Australia and New Zealand .

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Related stories: Safety upgrades complete for Rangari Road $100M to bolster infrastructure flood resiliency in WA Procurement begins for engineering consultant on $174.7M The post Sydney Metro’s Sydenham Station nearing completion appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 1, 2023

This includes a review of the program schedule and cost to complete each Sydney Metro project currently in delivery, the current status of approvals, delivery contract procurement and construction, as well as assess the adequacy of the Sydney Metro organisation’s governance, oversight, resourcing arrangements and project delivery practices.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

JCT has released Construction Administration Model Forms for use with the 2016 edition of its Standard Building Contract, Design and Build Contract, and Intermediate Building Contract families. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has spoken out against the common practice of standard contract forms being amended by clients and solicitors to introduce onerous or hard to insure contract terms. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Roads Online

JULY 26, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine sits down with Donald Cant Watts Corke’s management team to hear about the company’s instrumental consultation works on the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, as well as why the current contract distribution model is leaving much to be desired. That’s what really excites me.”

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Roads Online

APRIL 22, 2024

The Clough BMD Joint Venture has awarded a contract for works on the Darwin Ship Lift, a project representing a $215 million investment from the Northern Territory Government. The contract works, valued at $16.9 Local procurement and contract designation has been a big focus during the early stages of the project.

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Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2024

M&E contractor NG Bailey says it is turning its back on fixed-price contracts and aims to negotiate directly with end clients. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract. Permitting applications, material procurement, and preliminary site work can start while the final design is still being refined.

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Roads Online

JUNE 6, 2023

Related stories: Sustaining lives: MRPV and OCC Enterprises Contract awarded for new tram facility construction VIC road reopens following LXR, intersection upgrade The project’s investment in DO Pathways will help the company hire and train further staff, with an estimated 30 extra positions to be created. To read the magazine, click here.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Roppe Corporation has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Flooring Materials with Related Supplies and Services category at Sourcewell. By utilizing Sourcewell contracts, participating agencies save time and money by capturing the buying power of more than 50,000 organizations.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

Reducing Procurement Frequency Another often overlooked advantage of bulk buying is that it reduces the frequency of procurement processes. Compared to smaller orders, bulk-buy contracts may offer better rates and lead times. Build a safety stock, which acts as a buffer for unforeseen demand changes.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Rows are breaking out across England as schools that have used Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts reach the end of the contract periods. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

have been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Flooring Materials, with Related Supplies and Services [061323-MAT] category at Sourcewell. By utilizing Sourcewell contracts, participating agencies save time and money by capturing the buying power of more than 50,000 organizations. and parent company Matter Surfaces, Inc.

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Construction Law

JUNE 7, 2024

The value of government contracts awarded to the private sector via frameworks has tripled in the past four years but is raising transparency concerns, according to procurement data provider Tussell. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Roads Online

JUNE 15, 2023

A major contributing factor to the collapse of contracts and even some businesses. And when there’s faltering demand for construction projects, firms may struggle to secure new contracts and maintain a healthy cash flow for example.” To read the magazine, click here. An issue for one of Australia’s largest industries.

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