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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

Scotland and the “tilted balance” in planning decisions

The Court of Session upholds the use of the tilted balance in cases where there is a shortfall in the housing land supply

03 June 2020

Air quality - a deciding factor in determination of housing developments

Local planning authorities may need to take air quality into account when taking decisions. Developers should properly consider air quality in their proposals and offer effective mitigation if needed
21 October 2019

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

The NIC's challenge for green warehousing and logistics

We assess the scale of green ambition in the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on cleaner logistics and warehousing

17 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

Industrial Warehousing and Logistics - procuring the warehouse of the future

This article comments on construction issues in the demolition phase and considers how technological advances and changes in construction methods are reshaping how industrial assets are procured
08 May 2019

Industrial Warehousing & Logistics: The environment and the neighbours

We look at the environmental factors that developers, occupiers and owners should consider in maintaining and preserving the value of the asset.
04 February 2019

MEES: a guide to the minimum energy efficiency standard for commercial buildings

A guide for landlords, investors, developers and lenders on the new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency.
10 March 2017

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

Minimum E rating for lettings still on track for April 2018

From 1 April 2018, private domestic and non-domestic landlords must have at least an E EPC rating, or have made improvements that can be funded using Green Deal finance or other subsidies.
05 February 2015

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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
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