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Procuring tech for construction

Practical Law Construction

There is no doubt that technology has been and will continue to transform construction. Technology is a wide term, but it is enough to mention concepts such as BIM and Digital Twins or look at the emphasis on modern methods of construction (MMC) in the Construction Playbook to get a feel for where construction is heading.

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Constructing the Gold Standard – public sector frameworks

Practical Law Construction

December 2021 saw the publication of the independent review of public sector construction frameworks, commissioned by the Cabinet Office, and led by Professor David Mosey PhD. The Gold Standard will need to be met by all future public sector construction frameworks. Why are frameworks considered to be key? What are the issues?

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A final account problem – JSM Construction v Western Power

Practical Law Construction

Can a final account procedure be implied under section 110(3) of the Construction Act 1996? This was one of the questions the TCC faced in the recent case of JSM Construction v Western Power. The sum was calculated based on a re-measurement of the works. What happened – a quick recap.

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Construction contracts and disputes survey reveals “traditional” industry

Practical Law Construction

Have you had chance to read RIBA’s Construction Contracts and Law Report 2022 , which was published at the end of July? RIBA Construction Contracts and Law Report 2022. Construction management managed 2% of the vote and both management contracting and alliancing/partnering 1% each. Contracts and professional appointments.

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Everybody needs good NABERS – accommodating the new rating scheme in construction contracts

Practical Law Construction

The energy rating systems we are familiar with in the UK construction industry tend to focus on design-based ratings, setting a target performance rating in the contract at the outset, with varying degrees of obligations on contractors and consultants to achieve such targets by practical completion of the project. In practice. The future.

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Corporate sustainability goals measurement—delivering tangible results remains a challenge

Agility PR Solutions

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The Rise of Workplace Wearables

PR in High Definition

This experiment provided staff with access to patient data 24/7, allowing them to support recovery and provide accurate measurement outside of clinics. Solutions such as Modjoul SmartBelt leverage real-time data to track and measure high-risk ergonomic movement. Now they’re as essential as having an email address.