PPP Management

It is reported ( http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2014/new-eu-procurement-rules-to-come-into-force-by-early-2015  ) that the government is moving to introduce the new EU procurement rules in early 2015. Whilst this is highly commendable it does raise the question of why introduce the new rules just ahead of the forthcoming purdah before the UK General Election?  With purdah starting on the 30th March 2015 surely this prevents any OJEU compliant procurement being completed prior to the start of purdah.  On a positive side it provides the opportunity for realistically six to eight weeks more time to become acquainted with the new rules before use after the election.

Professional Procurement and Project Management are pleased to announce that Building Regulations in Brief (8 th Edition) by Ray Tricker and Samantha Alford was published in April 2014.   The book takes a no-nonsense approach of Building Regulations in Brief cutting through the confusion and explaining the meaning of the regulations; consequently it has become a favourite for anyone involved in the building industry as well as those planning to have work carried out in their home.  This eighth edition is the most comprehensive revision yet as it reflects all the latest amendments to Building Regulations, the Approved Documents and Planning Permission including amendments which only came into effect in April 2014.  It also contains details of the new UK national planning guidance system and UK initiatives to speed up the planning process.  With an updated list of fees for planning consents and guidance on the October 2013 changes to permitted development rig...