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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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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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

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

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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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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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

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

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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Construction Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raided several construction sites and offices to gather evidence for a bid rigging investigation focussing on roofing contracts at schools. 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

AUGUST 24, 2023

Currently Aboriginal participation is a criterion under the social procurement framework which is relevant to all government funded works,” he says. From a pre-contract phase at the beginning of a job, [our engineers] use it for a lot of the quantification of jobs. To read the magazine, click here.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine talks to some of the business heads to learn more about the enterprise. We’ve maintained important contracts with the Queensland TMR, as well as PVC and concrete supply agreements with Queensland Energy. To read the magazine, click here.

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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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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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Roads Online

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This article was originally published in the October edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here. The post The Secmair Fayat difference appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine. Similar to Secmair’s Chipsealer range, the Edensprayer is also computer-controlled, therefore providing the same benefits.

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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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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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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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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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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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