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The Built Environment

How understanding data and protecting value is the future warehouse challenge across Europe

Questions around the use of data need to be to the fore for logistics owners and occupiers of facilities of
Energy and Utilities

UK strategy for biomass looks to carbon capture and storage to help deliver net zero

Biomass' potential as a renewable energy is endorsed despite controversy around its sustainability credentials
Energy and Utilities

Belgium is set for competitive tenders for offshore Princess Elisabeth Zone

Developers and investors can prepare to bid after the issue of tender principles for Belgium's second offshore wind zone
Energy and Utilities

Hydrogen Act unbundles Belgium's pipeline market to create regional hub

The world-leading legislation creates a clear framework for investment and helps energy-intensive industry to decarbonise
The Built Environment

How social impact in logistics can deliver for all across Europe's built environment

Logistics can draw lessons from the built environment on how a positive social impact can bring businesses advantages
Dispute resolution

In or out of time? Time bars in engineering, procurement and construction contracts in the UK

Construction contract provisions set timeframes for actions so a party can exercise a right or claim and entitlement
Energy and Utilities

Ofgem announces GB energy market reforms

New rules and proposals aim to improve supplier resilience and customer service for homes and businesses
The Building Safety Act

How does the Building Safety Act 2022 impact lending in England?

The overhaul of the safety regime for high-rise residential buildings in England introduces new considerations for lenders
Tax

Osborne Clarke responds to consultation to reform the UK Construction Industry Scheme

Excluding landlord contributions from the UK Construction Industry Scheme would be welcome, Osborne Clarke tells consultation
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Draft regulations laid to remove civil penalty caps for pollution offences | New waste data collection and reporting regulations introduced
Real estate

How to assess the impact of biodiversity net gain requirements on development projects in England

The impending BNG compliance obligations are looming over developers
Energy and Utilities

UK government launches Great British Nuclear and modular reactor competition

Modular focus opens way for multi-billion investment and the future of nuclear in UK's decarbonisation journey