construction and development news and updates

procuring low energy buildings - 26 MayMay 2010

Our Construction and Development group looks at the gaps in our industry standard contract procedures and at the importance of having the right team in place if we really want to produce low energy buildings.

sustainability seminar - 26 MayMay 2010

Blake Lapthorn's Construction and Development group and Savills invite you to their free sustainability law seminar on 26 May in Oxford.

community infrastructure levy - an overviewApr 2010

The Community Infrastructure Levy is now a reality. Regulations which came into force last week empower local authorities to levy a new charge on most types of development.

employment blacklist regulationsMar 2010

Regulations came into force on 2 March 2010 preventing the use of blacklists to deny employment or dismiss employees as a result of their trade union membership or activities.

sustainable construction - a return to craftsmanship and professionalism?Feb 2010

We look at 'sustainable construction' and 'low carbon' building and how this provides an opportunity to re-think the procurement process.