A case of judicial intervention in public procurement
Sir Robert Akenhead examines a recent ruling that helps identify the limits to the court’s readiness to intervene in public procurement processes
2020 wasn’t about survival, it was about long-term vision
The year ahead promises to be a bumpy one but the way we adapted to covid-19 shows we have acquired the tools to carve out a robust future
Now is a critical moment to protect site workers
If construction sites are to stay open and help keep the economy afloat, then bosses must act to minimise the risks
A question of scope
A party that wants to limit the scope of an adjudication must be wary of asking questions that accidentally widen the dispute
Construction cartels – don’t get caught out
If you’ve accidentally fallen foul of anti-competition law, come clean to avoid or minimise the fines
Be prepared for smart contracts
The next generation of contracts should be designed to work with MMC
Positive trends that will shape procurement in 2021
HLM’s Philip Watson welcomes certain departments’ refreshing approaches to awarding public sector contracts
The year ahead in construction law
Sheena Sood previews what 2021 will hold for the construction industry from a legal point of view
Defects in new homes – all change?
The housebuilding industry is about to get its own ombudsman, who will need to operate within the existing complex contractual and statutory framework
Eyes wide open with a good deal yet to take effect
Short-term vigilance will be essential to secure the best outcomes from the UK’s new trading arrangements, suggests Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
Hotel designers need to obsess less about covid, there are bigger issues to solve
Eventually tourism will bounce back, and when it does we have a duty to make sure it is sustainable
What does 2021 have in store for construction professionals?
Gleeds’ Richard Steer casts an eye over the global and domestic trends that will affect the sector over the coming year
Using dispute boards in international projects
This increasingly popular approach can offer faster resolution of international disputes on live schemes
Net zero needs a design aesthetic
Would a modern twist on the Bauhaus vision help to inspire and transform, asks Elaine Toogood
Project Speed's success relies on creating a culture of trust
Efforts to accelerate projects must start with culture not process, writes Stuart Maister
