Decarbonised Energy: Net Zero implications for the construction industry
12 months on from the government’s Net Zero 2050 pledge for the UK, we consider the emerging trends within the energy sector’s construction industry
21 July 2020
A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 2: N to Z
This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
28 May 2019
A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 1: A to M
This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
14 May 2019
North Sea oil and gas: reaping the benefits of discipline?
This article explores the positive transformations made in the UK Continental Shelf in recent years while noting the need for renewed exploration and investment.
20 November 2018
Who is protected on insolvency: the environment or the creditors?
Recent decisions in Scotland consider the balance between environmental clean-ups and creditor claims. Are the English cases which prioritised the creditors ripe for revision?
13 November 2018
Capacity Market Rules: proposed changes
This article summarises key proposed changes to the Capacity Market Rules and looks forward to the upcoming reviews of the Capacity Market by Ofgem and BEIS.
01 May 2018
Environmental civil sanctions for offshore oil and gas
The government is proposing the introduction of civil sanctions for offshore oil and gas companies that breach environmental law.
23 January 2018
Government's Air Quality Plan quashed – what are the implications for construction?
The High Court tells the government to move more quickly and take tougher measures to address poor air quality. What does this mean for construction projects?
29 November 2016
A-Z of issues in renewable energy projects (I to L)
In this series, our Energy team provides an "A-Z" of key legal and practical issues in renewable energy projects. The third instalment covers construction, energy, environment and insurance issues.
13 January 2015