Construction and Engineering News

Construction and Engineering News

Mixed reaction over proposed planning fees increases
March 2023

The consultation on proposals to increase planning fees and to improve capacity, capability and performance within local planning authorities ends, on 25 April.

What are preliminaries in construction contracts
March 2023

If you’re taking out a construction contract, it may seem confusing trying to understand the various aspects these contracts contain.

Fears over construction industry safety if EU laws are scrapped
March 2023

Concerns have been raised over building safety following plans for the ‘sunsetting’ of EU-era laws.

How to deal with bullying and harassment and avoid falling foul of the law
February 2023

Bullying in the workplace is more common than people think, and employers are liable for any harassment suffered by their employees. Here, Samantha Randall, an Associate Solicitor with Palmers who specialises in employment law, outlines how employers can ensure they are compliant with employment regulations:

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What are the amendments to the NEC4 contract?
February 2023

The NEC4 amendments for 2023 are now available. These changes are based on feedback from previous NEC users.

NEC users should reform their use of retention funds
February 2023

Have you recently taken out an NEC contract? You need to consider how retention funds could affect your project.

Why should designers stay involved in construction contracts?
February 2023

It is important that designers, engineers, and architects stay involved throughout the duration of your project to ensure efficient progress.

Why you should use construction adjudication
January 2023

If you are completing a construction project and things aren’t going to plan, you may be looking into how to resolve a dispute.

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The importance of fluctuation provisions explained
January 2023

If you are completing a construction project, you may be wondering what fluctuation provisions are and why they are important.

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When to use construction adjudication
January 2023

If you require a form of dispute resolution for a dispute surrounding a construction project, construction adjudication may be suitable.

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Mixed reaction over proposed planning fees increases

The consultation on proposals to increase planning fees and to improve capacity, capability and performance within local planning authorities ends, ...
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What are preliminaries in construction contracts

If you’re taking out a construction contract, it may seem confusing trying to understand the various aspects these contracts contain ...
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Fears over construction industry safety if EU laws are scrapped

Concerns have been raised over building safety following plans for the ‘sunsetting’ of EU-era laws. (more…) ...
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How to deal with bullying and harassment and avoid falling foul of the law

Bullying in the workplace is more common than people think, and employers are liable for any harassment suffered by their employees ...
Read More

What are the amendments to the NEC4 contract?

The NEC4 amendments for 2023 are now available. These changes are based on feedback from previous NEC users. (more…) ...
Read More

NEC users should reform their use of retention funds

Have you recently taken out an NEC contract? You need to consider how retention funds could affect your project. (more…) ...
Read More