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Building Beyond Boundaries: New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

From Saturday 26 October 2024, the law will require employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment….
2 years ago
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Personal Guarantees in Construction

Signing a personal guarantee as a company director is often necessary when securing financing or if you need to enlist…
2 years ago
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Last Chance to Comment: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

The new government have promised to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. These ambitious plans will…
2 years ago
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Insulating Construction Contracts from Insolvent Contractors

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
2 years ago
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Building Beyond Boundaries: Foundations for Gender Equality

Welcome to the first article in the Building Beyond Boundaries series. In this series of articles our employment law team…
2 years ago
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Practical Considerations when Terminating a JCT Building Contract

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
2 years ago
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Navigating the New Changes to the Joint Contracts Tribunal Design & Build 2024 Contract

On 17th April 2024, the JCT published its long-awaited updated Design and Build Contract (“JCT DB 2024”)….
2 years ago
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Discrimination in the UK Construction Industry

The construction industry is often perceived as being dominated by white, able-bodied, young men, and can be prone to discrimination….
2 years ago
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Typical Amendments to a JCT

The Joint Contracts Tribunal publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used for construction projects in England and Wales….
2 years ago
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Building the Future – The Long-Term Plan for Construction

At the end of January 2023, Building Magazine published the Building the Future Commission’s “Long-Term Plan for Construction” Report….
2 years ago
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High-rise buildings – who is responsible for their safety?

The Grenfell Tower tragedy sparked the most important review of building safety legislation in the history of the UK….
3 years ago
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A price worth paying? Zero Carbon Homes

Zero carbon homes refers to residential buildings designed and constructed with a primary focus on minimizing carbon emissions….
3 years ago