Finding contractors who are reliable, certified and share your values can be a tricky and time-consuming business – but one that’s essential if you want to maintain the integrity and...
A joint study from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and the University of Cambridge has found that clearer environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulation is needed to accelerate success and...
Allen Coldrake from Carlisle Construction Materials discusses the need for the public sector to lead by example with a circular approach to sustainability, highlighting a best-practice approach in The Netherlands...
When we think about meeting net-zero targets, it’s only natural that we tend to focus on innovative solutions that we can create. Green energy, build net-zero buildings, manufacture electric vehicles…...
Future-proofing and protecting your construction business from both anticipated and unexpected events is more important than ever in the current climate. A vital step in this process is safeguarding against...
Womble Bond Dickinson’s Managing Associate, Lisa Dromgoole, discusses what the construction sector can do to be as prepared as possible for shortages and delays of building materials, brought about by...
Is downing tools on a construction site for non-payment still lawful in the wake of new Covid-19-related insolvency legislation? Adam Aston, Construction Lawyer at Muckle LLP, explains....
The current economic climate means that businesses must manage their finances in smarter ways, maintain effective credit control and look to make efficiencies and savings where they can. One area...
It’s always important to have the right contract in place for any transaction. However, no matter how strong a relationship is, sometimes you simply cannot stop a breach of contract....
Since the first known case was diagnosed in Wuhan, China, in November 2019, the outbreak of coronavirus has had far-reaching implications for people and companies both nationally and worldwide. On...
How can you ensure your practice can best get through the disruption being caused by Coronavirus? Having, a solid understanding of what a remote working solution can offer your business...
The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has raised serious health concerns, with some countries imposing travel restrictions to tackle the spread of the illness. ...
Martin Bidewell, Head of Technical for Sika Roofing, considers the importance of guarantees in today’s market....
There is still no indication as to whether the UK will leave with a deal, and this growing uncertainty means businesses must work quickly to review their existing technology....
The UK construction supply chain needs to begin planning for a period of contraction amid economic and political uncertainty according to a construction lawyer at Manchester-based law firm Slater Heelis....
