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Procurement Act delay could hit contracts

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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Procurement Act delay could hit contracts

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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Last chance to apply for Statewide Roads Contract Tender

Roads Online

AUGUST 7, 2024

The deadline is fast approaching for companies to apply for the MAV Statewide Roads Contract in Victoria. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has gone to market on behalf of all Victorian councils to establish a panel of key roads and pavement contractors for the MAV Statewide Roads Contract.

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Joint venture takes out Sydney Water EPCM contract

Roads Online

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A joint venture consisting of Jacobs and Seymour Whyte has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) services contract from Sydney Water, for works on the Upper South Creek Networks Program in Western Sydney. The program will be delivered progressively across five project areas over a 12-year period.

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Procurement enters next stage for Logan, Gold Coast Faster Rail

Roads Online

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The next phase of procurement has commenced on three projects that form part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project in Queensland. These works will be delivered through a collaborative design and construct contract. The design and construction will be delivered through an alliance contract.

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Shortlist revealed for Sydney Metro West contracts

Roads Online

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Stations Package West contract includes the design and construction of five new metro stations at Westmead, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, and the Bays. Shortlisted bidders proceeding to the Request for Tender stage of this contract are CPB Contractors Pty Limited & UGL Engineering Pty Ltd, and John Holland Pty Ltd.

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Higher Ed Procurement & Construction Contractors: Dynamic Nexus

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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Government makes ‘timebound’ commitment to use procurement to lower carbon emissions

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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Low carbon incentives to be included in contracts

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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McConnell Dowell completes works on Port Kembla Energy Terminal

Roads Online

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Related stories: Works to commence on second stage of Barwon Heads Road upgrade Final designs released for Melton Station, LXRPs Contract awarded for T3 Bankstown Line The result has been the installation of 4.5 The post McConnell Dowell completes works on Port Kembla Energy Terminal appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine.

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Contract awarded for Alinta Energy battery

Roads Online

MAY 24, 2023

Related stories: UGL completes major stage of Hunter Power Project UGL receives Melb train contract extension CIMIC’s UGL to deliver big battery infrastructure BHP and Alinta expect 200 jobs to be created from the Power Purchase Agreement as well as opportunities for local Pilbara Aboriginal and Kariyarra Traditional Owner businesses.

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JCT Contract Administration forms released

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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Contractor turning its back on fixed price contracts

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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Grenfell companies face barring from public sector contracts

Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Companies highlighted in the Grenfell Inquiry report for their role on the disaster that killed 72 people will be barred from working on public sector contracts, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Contractor wins appeal on right to terminate a contract

Construction Law

AUGUST 29, 2024

Building services contractor Providence has won its appeal against a ruling that it was not allowed to terminate a contract following persistent late payments from client Hexagon Housing Association. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Roppe Corporation Awarded Sourcewell Contract

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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Transparency worries rise over growing use of frameworks

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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Cost plus contracts under scrutiny for raising HS2 costs

Construction Law

JANUARY 11, 2024

The use of cost plus contracts for civil engineering on Phase 1 HS2 has been condemned by Sir Jon Thompson, the Chair and Acting Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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Two tenders released for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line

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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Designs finalised, companies asked to express interest for $399M Coopers Plains project

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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Matter Surfaces, Mats Inc. Awarded Sourcewell Contract

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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Alliancing to solve antagonism in public procurement – An Italian perspective

Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

In this first part of a two part article, she argues that public contracting authorities and private parties often behave as if they were adversaries from the start, so the construction phase is constantly at risk of becoming a disputes battleground.

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First significant subcontract awarded for Darwin Ship Lift project

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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HS2 contracts come under tighter government scrutiny

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cost plus contracts are expected to come under a harsh spotlight in a review of HS2’s soaring costs to be carried out by cost consultants Gardiner & Theobald (G&T). Meanwhile, HS2 contract awards and changes will come under increased government scrutiny, according to rail and HS2 minister Huw Merriman.

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HS2 main contracts could be renegotiated after new review, says DfT

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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CIMIC companies picked for $1.4B HumeLink West project

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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National Highways releases details of new Transformation Delivery Partner contract

Construction Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

National Highways has published a Contract Notice for a transformation delivery partner to “provide a centralised vehicle for transformation and change” to deliver efficiency targets in capital and operational spending during its third Roads Investment Strategy period (RIS3) from 2025 to 2030. See the panel to the right.

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Understanding Forward Auction and Purchase Order Process

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the current general business environment, management are always looking for new ideas to minimize procurement cycle and at the same time reduce cost. Forward auction and the purchase order, or PO, for short, are two critical characteristics of the contemporary approaches to procurement.

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State funding locked in for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line

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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New institute to deliver next-gen industry training, certification

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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CEA and Ventia: A rewarding collaboration

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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Evolving risks and artificial intelligence to impact on standard contracts, says survey

Construction Law

MAY 23, 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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New terms and conditions to be used on A9 dualling contract

Construction Law

APRIL 18, 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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Leadership council says standard forms should be unamended

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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Additional funding announced for Parramatta Light Rail

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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New trial set to transform infrastructure product standards

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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NSW Gov announces review of Sydney Metro

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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EOI now open for NEL State Tolling Corporation package

Roads Online

JANUARY 10, 2024

The North East Link (NEL) State Tolling Corporation (STC) has begun procurement for the NEL Roadside Systems Package in Victoria. The post EOI now open for NEL State Tolling Corporation package appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine. The Toll Collection Capability will be delivered through two packages.

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Sydney Metro’s Sydenham Station nearing completion

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.

Lifts

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High-water mark of adjudication passed with Supreme Court judgment

Construction Law

JULY 12, 2024

Collateral warranties are not construction contracts and cannot be the subject of adjudications, the Supreme Court has ruled. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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UK clean energy projects boosted by budget rise

Construction Law

AUGUST 2, 2024

Renewable energy projects have been given a major boost with the Government announcement of an increase to the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6 (AR6) budget, to a record of over £1.5 Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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DCWC: A balancing act

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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Council wins roads judicial review

Construction Law

JUNE 28, 2024

Birmingham City Council has won a judicial review of the Department for Transport’s decision to reject its new private finance initiative (PFI) roads maintenance contract. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

Maintenance

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Canberra Cycleway works begin

Roads Online

JULY 23, 2024

contract awarded for Perth HCS project Successful contractor confirmed for new Spring Creek Bridge Andrew Barr, ACT Chief Minister, said the cycleway will connect Canberrans to schools, local health centers, businesses and green spaces from Watson to the city. Related stories: Design up next for $940M Milton Ulladulla Bypass 10 year, $1.6B

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Procurement Act delay could hit contracts

Procurement Act delay could hit contracts

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Last chance to apply for Statewide Roads Contract Tender

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Joint venture takes out Sydney Water EPCM contract

Procurement enters next stage for Logan, Gold Coast Faster Rail

Shortlist revealed for Sydney Metro West contracts

Higher Ed Procurement & Construction Contractors: Dynamic Nexus

Government makes ‘timebound’ commitment to use procurement to lower carbon emissions

Low carbon incentives to be included in contracts

McConnell Dowell completes works on Port Kembla Energy Terminal

Contract awarded for Alinta Energy battery

JCT Contract Administration forms released

Contractor turning its back on fixed price contracts

Grenfell companies face barring from public sector contracts

Contractor wins appeal on right to terminate a contract

Roppe Corporation Awarded Sourcewell Contract

Transparency worries rise over growing use of frameworks

Cost plus contracts under scrutiny for raising HS2 costs

Two tenders released for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line

Designs finalised, companies asked to express interest for $399M Coopers Plains project

Matter Surfaces, Mats Inc. Awarded Sourcewell Contract

Alliancing to solve antagonism in public procurement – An Italian perspective

First significant subcontract awarded for Darwin Ship Lift project

HS2 contracts come under tighter government scrutiny

HS2 main contracts could be renegotiated after new review, says DfT

CIMIC companies picked for $1.4B HumeLink West project

National Highways releases details of new Transformation Delivery Partner contract

Understanding Forward Auction and Purchase Order Process

State funding locked in for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line

New institute to deliver next-gen industry training, certification

CEA and Ventia: A rewarding collaboration

Evolving risks and artificial intelligence to impact on standard contracts, says survey

New terms and conditions to be used on A9 dualling contract

Leadership council says standard forms should be unamended

Additional funding announced for Parramatta Light Rail

New trial set to transform infrastructure product standards

NSW Gov announces review of Sydney Metro

EOI now open for NEL State Tolling Corporation package

Sydney Metro’s Sydenham Station nearing completion

High-water mark of adjudication passed with Supreme Court judgment

UK clean energy projects boosted by budget rise

DCWC: A balancing act

Council wins roads judicial review

Canberra Cycleway works begin

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