Making the single market work

Article Abstract:

The Compliance Unit is being increased to deal with the Department of Trade and Industry's Business in Europe's intiatives. This will aid UK construction companies' expansion into Europe. The service offers a 24 hour hot-line including information, such as exporting, regulations, trade and the freedom of the European market. The Department of the Environment is sponsoring the construction industry and offers advocacy, encouragement, information and regulation. Public procurement contracts for works and supplies in areas, such as water and energy are advertised in the Official Journal from Jan 1 1993.

Design and construction, Single European market

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Failing the driving test

Article Abstract:

The UK government is likely to bring in regulations forcing the construction industry to be more accountable in 1998, by way of producing prove of profitability, standards and training programmes. The new measures may be called for after the publication of the Egan taskforce report into industry practice. Industry officials are concerned the report may lead to legislation which is client-driven and ultimately bad for the industry as a whole. Much of construction work can be hard to quantify and assess.

Research

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Time to admit it

Article Abstract:

The lack of success of government-initiated voluntary quality mark schemes for the construction industry is discussed. The need for a statutory scheme to register approved builders and root out 'cowboy builders' is stressed.

Consumer protection, Portrayals, Construction workers

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