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CCCT with Karalynn Cromeens from Cromeens Law firm

CCCT Video with Karalynn Cromeens from The Cromeens Law Firm CCCT sat down with Karalynn Cromens, Founder & Principal of The Cromeens Law Firm and The Sub Contractor Institute. Karalynn best selling book, Quit Getting Screwed, is available for … The post CCCT with Karalynn Cromeens from Cromeens Law firm first appeared on Commercial Construction and Renovation.
‘A subcontractor has gone bust during our adjudication’

A reader contacted CM’s ‘Contract Clinic’ to say a subcontractor has gone into administration during an adjudication their firm is involved with. The post ‘A subcontractor has gone bust during our adjudication’ appeared first on Construction Management.
Work resumes on ‘Unlocking the Severn’ fish pass project

The second phase of a project to help migrating fish “climb” past weirs on the River Severn is underway with construction of a fish pass near north of Worcester. Kier’s sub-contractor Land & Water Services has resumed work at the ‘Unlocking the Severn’ fish pass… The post Work resumes on ‘Unlocking the Severn’ fish pass project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Senior Quantity Surveyor

It's an exciting time at Keltbray Remediation and we once again have an opportunity for a talented individual to join our growing business, this time within our commercial team. We are one of Keltbray's fastest growing divisions and a leading contractor within our field, with technical solutions at the heart of what we offer. If you are a Senior QS or Commercial Manager with drive and passion and now want a new challenge with a company that shares your ambition then this could be perfect for you. Working alongside our Senior Commercial Manager / Director, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple remediation and civil engineering projects in and around London whilst managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors. To be considered you will be a Senior QS with groundwork or remediation experience and ideally have worked for a sub-contractor. On offer is a market leading salary, end of year bonus, company car or allowance and private healthcare as well as genuine career progression as you will be expected to grow with the division - plans are in place to open other regional offices. A lot of the team are based at our head office in Esher but you will be trusted to work autonomously and can split your week between Esher, our city office and site. Contact us today for an informal and confidential discussion.
Major parties respond to ACIF Policies

ACIF's Policy Priorities for 2016 sought to set the agenda for the election around building and construction. Here the major parties, Labor and Coalition, respond. ACIF's key issues are: The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has released its 2016 Policy Priorities. The four policy priorities are: the re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) with its former powers; the implementation of an effective regime to minimise the use of non-conforming building products; re-starting the process for the national harmonisation of licensing and registration of all trades and professions in the construction industry; and the establishment of an Australian Centre for Procurement Excellence. Coalition Response: See the original document with the Coalition's response here 1. Re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission with its former powers The Coalition is committed to reinstating the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data show that there are significantly more working days lost to industrial disputes in the building and construction industries than in all other industries. When the ABCC operated previously (2005-2012), the economic performance and productivity of the building and construction sector improved. Since Labor recklessly abolished the ABCC in 2012, the number of working days lost to industrial disputes in the construction industry has increased by 35 per cent. Unlawful industrial conduct in the building and construction sector can add up to 30 per cent to the costs of construction because of unlawful strikes and stoppages, and inefficient and unproductive practices. On public infrastructure projects, this can mean taxpayers end up paying millions more than necessary. When construction projects are lawful, safe and efficient, they can be delivered on time and on budget. When projects are delivered on time and on budget, there is more money for more projects. This benefits the construction industry with more work, more jobs and more economic growth. Increased investment and work in the construction industry will have economy-wide benefits. The Coalition's determination to re-establish the ABCC is critical for jobs, growth and our transition to a strong new economy. The building and construction industry is critical to a productive and prosperous Australia. It is Australia's third largest employer with more than one million Australians working in the sector. There are currently over 100 Construction, Forestry, and Mining and Energy Union officials before the courts for over 1,000 alleged breaches of workplace laws. Having a strong building industry regulator that can effectively deal with lawlessness, thuggery and coercion on construction sites will restore confidence, encourage investment and create more jobs and greater prosperity for workers, businesses and the economy. 2. The implementation of an effective regime to minimise the use of non-conforming building products The Building Ministers' Forum, comprising Ministers from the Commonwealth, States and Territories, oversees the implementation of nationally consistent building and plumbing regulation. At their meeting earlier in 2016, the Ministers progressed a number of significant reforms which will benefit the Australian building industry and the wider Australian community. Ministers discussed a number of reforms to benefit the building industry and are exploring mechanisms to share vital information relating to building products. Ministers agreed to work cooperatively to implement a range of measures to address safety issues associated with high risk building products. In addition, Ministers requested that the Australian Building Codes Board further develop proposed additional actions to address the wider issue of non-compliant use of building products. Senior officials were tasked to undertake further work with the Australian Building Codes Board to review the National Construction Code related to high risk building products. A report on these matters will be provided to Ministers at the next Building Ministers' Forum. Ministers also agreed to the strategies set out in a report from senior officials from all jurisdictions, aimed at addressing the risks associated with non-conforming building products. This includes improved intergovernmental cooperation and enhancing industry and consumer awareness of non-conforming building products. Building Ministers accepted the offer from the Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Border Protection with assistance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, to establish relevant information sharing between the Commonwealth, states and territories with a resolution to fast track and report within two months. In principle support was also given for improvements to the regulatory framework to enhance the powers of building regulators to respond to instances of non-conforming building products, developing education strategies to better inform consumers and building industry participants and encourage greater responsibility in the safe use of building products. The Building Ministers' Forum will continue to take action and work collaboratively to ensure building practitioners have the right tools to comply with the National Construction Code and ensure Australians can continue to have confidence in the safety of buildings. 3. Re-start the process for the National Harmonisation of Licensing and Registration The Coalition will continue to work with the States and Territories to help with recognition of capability, licencing, and standards and training systems across jurisdictions. We are also working to ensure Australians' skills and licencing are acknowledged overseas. The Turnbull Government will create a Professional Services Mutual Recognition Unit to provide direct assistance to professional associations and regulators in negotiating the international recognition of Australian qualifications and licensing. 4. Establish an independent Australian Centre for Procurement Excellence The Coalition requires governments to undertake extensive consultation for all major procurements. That includes adhering to the comprehensive procurement apparatus in place and complying with our international procurement obligations. Each major procurement should gain an understanding of what is possible, industry capability, potential risks, and appropriate options for delivery. It's expected that any approach to market follows extensive research, including formal and informal analysis, and expressions of interest or requests for information to assess what the market is capable of delivering. The Coalition is also advancing how we negotiate and execute contracts. The Innovative Financing Unit will better equip government with skilled resources who can work with industry to ensure contracts and projects reflect the best possible outcome for both suppliers and the tax payer. Australian Labor Party Response: See the original document with Labor's response here 1. Re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission with its former powers The ABCC will reduce productivity, increase injuries and strip construction workers of common law rights. The evidence is clear on this. Malcolm Turnbull claims the ABCC will increase productivity. This is a bald-faced lie. According to the ABS, productivity increased more in the seven years before the introduction of the ABCC than it did in the seven years after the ABCC was established by the Howard Government. Furthermore, productivity has been higher every year since Labor abolished the ABCC in 2012. Labor is concerned that if the ABCC is established workplace deaths and injuries on construction sites will increase. According to Safe Work Australia, instances of fatalities and injuries in the construction industry actually rose under the ABCC. Furthermore, if Mr Turnbull has his way, construction workers will be hit with a $36,000 fine for acting on safety concerns at work. The ABCC will abolish fundamental common law rights, which will leave around 1 million Australian workers in the construction industry and their families with less rights than a suspected drug dealer – it’s just wrong. These are the reasons why Labor opposes a return to the ABCC, why we voted it down for the second time, and why all fair-minded Australians should be concerned about it and oppose it. 2. The implementation of an effective regime to minimise the use of non-conforming building products In the building and construction industry, products that are non-conforming, and products used in situations where they are not fit for purpose (i.e. non-compliant), pose a serious risk to the integrity of buildings, the safety of construction workers and the welfare of building inhabitants. Federal Labor takes this issue very seriously, that’s why we initiated a Senate Inquiry into non-conforming building products. In government, Labor took a number of steps to address the issue of non-conforming building products. In its August 2012 report, the Prime Minister’s Taskforce on Manufacturing recommended that action be taken against imported products that do not conform to regulatory requirements and do not meet standards to which domestic businesses adhere. The Manufacturing Leaders Group, established by Labor, considered this issue when it met in March 2013 and agreed to an Australian Industry Group (AIG) led research project into the issue. The AIG delivered its report, The quest for a level playing field: The non-conforming building product dilemma, in November 2013. The Manufacturing Leaders Group was abolished by Tony Abbott and the program of work that commenced by Labor was further allowed to lapse under the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Labor has repeatedly called on the Abbott-Turnbull Government to address this issue, particularly through its role on the Building Ministers’ Forum and through the National Building Code. However it was not until July 2015, more than six months after the Lacrosse fire in Melbourne’s Docklands, that a meeting of the Building Ministers’ Forum was finally convened. We note the work that is now underway through the Senior Officers’ Group of the Building Ministers’ Forum. Labor is prepared to work quickly and constructively to address the initial recommendations that have arisen as a result of that work. Labor has already made a number of commitments relating to building materials and their certification as part of our Plan for Manufacturing and Jobs. 3. Re-start the process for the National Harmonisation of Licensing and Registration Labor is committed to lower red-tape and regulatory burdens (including competition policy and national harmonisation) to assist Australian businesses. Labor is committed to working with professional organisations, States and Territories to deliver nationally consistent accreditation and registration where practical. This will improve productivity and allow workers in licensed trades to easily move around the country to work on projects where their skills are in need. 4. Establish an independent Australian Centre for Procurement Excellence Labor will promote a procurement strategy to safeguard and grow skills, investment and jobs, under existing international obligations, so Australian businesses can compete locally and internationally. As the biggest purchaser of services, the Federal Government has an important role to play to ensure where possible services are sourced locally. Labor recognises the importance of both value for money and compliance with government policy and Fair Work Act in procurement processes. This is why the previous Labor Government introduced the Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines requiring that suppliers comply with workplace relations laws. To further enhance transparency, Labor will ensure agencies keep records of, and make available on request, the details of any sub-contractor engaged by a contractor in respect of a Federal Government contract for procurement. Labor is committed to the vital role of the public service in implementing procurement transparency. The previous Labor Government established the Procurement Coordinator to improve opportunities for Australian companies to compete for business. The Procurement Coordinator reviews and advises on practices across government; handle and review complaints; aggregate procurement information and submit an annual report to government. In its role as a major purchaser of goods and services, Federal Government can play a role in fostering Australia’s manufacturing, service and information industries, particularly for emerging industries or companies. For goods or services to be ethically sourced, suppliers must be good corporate citizens who comply with the law in all matters, most notably laws regarding taxation, trade practices, corporations, industrial relations, consumer affairs, environment and immigration. Labor will ensure small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are able to engage in fair competition for government business. Labor will require government officials undertaking procurement to ensure procurement methods do not unfairly discriminate against small and medium enterprises. Labor will better coordinate Federal Government procurement and where it is sensible to do so, consider options to use model terms and conditions to help business and contractors.

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Construction Claims By Peter Barnes

Construction Claims by Peter Barnes, director of Blue Sky ADR, a part of Construction Law Video Seminar Series organised and presented by Angelica Silva from the University of Westminster, London.
RICS Guidance Note - Subcontracting

A comprehensive good practice guidance note to subcontracting issued by RICS as part of it's Quantity Surveying and Construction Standards 'Black Book' series and becoming effective from 1st July 2021.