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JCT suite of contracts revisions: 2016 editions to replace the 2011 editions

24/01/17 11:06:09

2016 saw many revisions in the contracting world, most noticeably was the JCT suite of contracts which had 2016 editions to replace the 2011 editions. The new editions feature:
- Fair Payment, transparency and BIM
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015,
- Fair Payment principles, simplification and consolidation of payment provisions
- Easier third party arrangements including performance bond
- Insurance of Existing Structures cover for Contractors, Further changes to improve
- Named Specialists

2016 also saw the issue of the THE SOCIETY OF CONSTRUCTION LAW DELAY AND DISRUPTION PROTOCOL 2nd Edition, all be it as a consultation draft.

The 2nd Edition of the Pre Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes was also launched in 2016. It is similar in many ways to it’s predecessor, with the main change being the new edition introduces a Protocol Referee Procedure where by TeCSA appoint a referee who provides a binding Decision.

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Don’t get left behind in 2017 – Broadband Infrastructure

15/12/16 16:12:19

Our Keeping up to Speed with the Latest Building and Fire Regulations course includes the latest Governments thinking with regard to broadband infrastructure which will come in to effect on the 1st January 2017, under the Building Regulations with the new Approved Document Part R - Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks.

It also delivers the latest up-to-date Government direction regarding 'saving the planet' in terms of building carbon reduction.

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RHEAD GROUP: A PERFECT FIT FOR COSTAIN’S VISION

30/06/16 16:32:16

The acquisition of the Rhead Group is a significant step for Costain in realising the Company’s strategic goals and underlining further its leading status as an engineering solutions provider.

Established in 1985, Rhead is a professional services consultancy focused on programme and commercial management. It provides a range of solutions for the life-cycle of infrastructure, construction and asset management programmes, primarily in the UK, for a number of blue-chip customers including National Grid, Wales & West Utilities and BAE Systems.

Costain already has a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions but the acquisition of Rhead, which was announced in August 2015, will further enhance the Company’s programme management and advisory capability. The acquisition also strengthens Costain’s integrated service offering across the business, allowing each sector to draw on the depth of knowledge and experience that exists within the Group.

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