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JCT Povey Lecture 2023 to Host the Terminator

SIMON TOLSON, senior partner at Fenwick Elliot LLP, is giving this year’s JCT Povey Lecture, entitled ‘The Terminator’, on Wednesday, 22 November 2023. The presentation will discuss the latest case law, developments, and legal issues surrounding the termination of construction contracts. Termination is a powerful device that discharges all unperformed primary obligations under the contract

Silent Discrimination in the Construction Industry

STATISTICS SHOW that over 700 construction workers die by suicide per year in the UK — equivalent to two construction workers every working day. There is still a stigma surrounding mental health, especially within male-dominated industries, such as the construction industry. This stigma brings a range of issues, which can have devastating effects on those suffering.

Mental Health Facilities Celebrate Topping Out

INTEGRATED Health Projects (IHP), the joint venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine, recently celebrated the topping out of the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s new mental health facilities in Chesterfield and Derby. Mark Powell, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Simon Corben, Director and Head of Profession for NHS Estates and

Jackson Civils starts £26m flood storage reservoir

Jackson Civil Engineering has begun work on a £26m flood storage reservoir project to better protect homes in the Nottinghamshire village of Lowdham. The Lowdham Cocker Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme will involve cutting into an embankment of the Cocker Beck and using compacted soil and ultra-low carbon concrete to create a raised reservoir. It is expected

Things You Should Know About Rust Prevention On Steel Pipes

Within the realm of industrial infrastructure, like MS chequered plate, steel pipes play a crucial role in facilitating the smooth transportation of essential liquids and gasses required for modern life. However, they contend with an age-old nemesis in the form of corrosion, commonly known as rust. It is imperative to protect steel pipes from rust …
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