Now arrived from Brussels
Bassett, S.
Now arrived from Brussels - 2000 - Building 265(8158) 20 October 2000, 40-43(4) .
Looks at the impact on the UK construction industry of recent European directives, and considers whether these will work. Suggests that if companies can see through the red tape, in many cases the legislation could open up new opportunities. Focuses on the Human Rights Act, suggesting that this could complicate the planning process. Looks at Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), which can cause considerable delay at the design stage. Also considers procurement regulations, and EU-derived health and safety legislation, and attitudes to this. Finally, provides an update on attempts to harmonise construction standards in Europe.
EU DIRECTIVES
EUROPEAN LEGISLATION
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
DIRECTIVE 89/106/EEC
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Now arrived from Brussels - 2000 - Building 265(8158) 20 October 2000, 40-43(4) .
Looks at the impact on the UK construction industry of recent European directives, and considers whether these will work. Suggests that if companies can see through the red tape, in many cases the legislation could open up new opportunities. Focuses on the Human Rights Act, suggesting that this could complicate the planning process. Looks at Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), which can cause considerable delay at the design stage. Also considers procurement regulations, and EU-derived health and safety legislation, and attitudes to this. Finally, provides an update on attempts to harmonise construction standards in Europe.
EU DIRECTIVES
EUROPEAN LEGISLATION
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
DIRECTIVE 89/106/EEC
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY