Legal Article
29/09/23
The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2020 (BSA) is a significant milestone in ensuring the safety and integrity of residential and commercial properties. One of the corner stones of the BSA is the "Golden Thread" principle, which means that the right people have the right…
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29/09/23
Established in response to the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the Building Safety Act 2022 (the BSA) introduces sweeping reforms that directly affect the construction industry. A cornerstone of these reforms is the establishment of a new Building Safety Regulator (the BSR). This article delves…
Legal Article
29/09/23
The building safety act 2022 ("BSA, the Act") was conceived and enforced following the Grenfell tower tragedy. Grenfell brought to light the lack of accountability in the current system. BSA has been introduced in order to secure the safety of residents, and to improve building standards…
Legal Article
29/09/23
The Act The Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) goes beyond a typical legal framework and rather enforces corporations within the construction and property management sectors to become proactive. The framework emphasises accountability, governance, and integrity within the industry; particularly…
Legal Article
29/09/23
The Building Safety Act (2022) (BSA) is a significant piece of legislation for the Construction industry in the wake of the Grenfell Fire tragedy. The impetus here is to ensure that Construction projects are carried out to the appropriate specifications in line with health and safety regulations, and…
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29/09/23
On the 17 July 2023 the Government published a new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. The statement contains several changes, the most relevant in the construction sector being the changes to the Skilled Worker visa Shortage Occupations List. The Shortage Occupations List includes jobs that…
Legal Article
17/08/23
It is becoming ever more paramount in the construction sector for the uptake of improved standards in how energy efficient projects need to be. It's well known that construction does generate a lot of waste. In spite of the difficulties to completely eradicate environmental consequences from…
Legal Article
31/05/23
This article will explore the compatibility of traditional contracts, such as the JCT and NEC4 suites, with modern methods of construction (MMC). What contractual provisions should be implemented when drafting amends to these contracts, and more specifically the potential issues which off-site…
Legal Article
30/05/23
The construction industry has a critical role to play in addressing climate change and sustainability concerns and to secure the future of construction, the industry must adopt sustainable construction methods, minimise construction waste and adopt environmentally responsible practices. Throughout 2023…
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30/05/23
In recent years, the construction industry in the United Kingdom has witnessed a significant shift towards modern methods of construction (MMC). MMC encompasses a range of innovative techniques and technologies that streamline the construction process, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability.…
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30/05/23
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are increasingly seen as revolutionising the construction industry, presenting both opportunities and challenges for landowner and property lawyers. In recent years, there have been notable developments in lease agreements that reflect the evolving landscape of MMC…
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30/05/23
With an ever increasing focus on sustainability across the world, we are seeing many companies within the construction industry moving away from traditional construction practices and more towards the off-site Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Complementary to this is the certification as B…
Legal Article
26/04/23
Shea Ryan died after falling down a manhole on a construction site, which was part of a surface water management project being carried out adjacent to a residential area on behalf of the city council. The 10-year-old was out playing with his friends on the evening of 16 July 2020 when he bypassed…
Legal Article
04/04/23
Collateral warranties are important where a direct contractual link does not exist between parties involved in a construction project. Without these in place, should any defects or issues arise with works or services carried out, beneficiaries will be required to pursue third parties via a claim for…
Legal Article
30/01/23
Sustainability and decarbonisation targets to remain at the top of the agenda for UK construction throughout 2023, and here we look at some areas of legislation and initiatives that are set to influence the real estate sector in the next 12 months. Biodiversity Net Gain for Developments In an…
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24/01/23
The ever-increasing prices of energy costs, volatile supply chains and worsening climate crisis have highlighted a need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels - the use of ground source heat pumps is expected to play a key role in doing so. Ground source heat pumps, sometimes referred to as a…
Legal Article
24/01/23
The shortage of skilled workers within the UK has far-reaching implications throughout the renewable energy sector. As new technology sees the sector advance, the openings for skilled workers continue to increase, with organisations fearing that failure to source candidates with the necessary skills…
Legal Article
18/01/23
As we have all seen in recent years, there is a level of uncertainty across all industries and some industries are inevitably more impacted than others including those involved with manufacturing or shipping. We have all seen issues impacting us both in our personal and professional lives. With the…
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17/01/23
When American Scientist Charles F Brush invented the first turbine to harness the power of the wind to generate electricity, he might not quite have appreciated that, over 130 years later, hundreds of migratory birds would meet their doom by absent-mindedly piling into the blades of modern iterations of…
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17/01/23
Following the Energy Strategy released in 2022, which was aimed at accelerating the use of renewables such as new nuclear, hydrogen and wind power to secure clean and affordable energy for the long run; renewable energy for 2023 seems to be continuing in an upward swing. In 2022 we saw energy prices…
