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Real estate

Collecting cash in the construction industry: tools for chasing debtors in light of further Government restrictions

The government has extended the restriction on the enforcement of statutory demands until 31 December 2020. The extension from the

Mobility and Infrastructure

Defence Infrastructure Organisation publishes £3bn procurement pipeline

Details of future spending plans on infrastructure over the coming years for the UK armed forces will help suppliers better

Dispute resolution

Adjudication for insolvent parties | A higher bar than first thought?

In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling that an insolvent company can adjudicate, the TCC have confirmed that there

Dispute resolution

What do the latest government measures mean for the construction industry?

Although the direction to work from home does not apply to site workers, the latest changes will put a focus

Infrastructure services

Cornerstone v University of the Arts London decision has potential to help unlock stalled Code negotiations

Tribunal provides clarity on terms typically contained in agreements under the Electronic Communications Code that could help boost the rollout

Dispute resolution

Think your contract is clear, think again

With courts being increasingly willing to apply business common sense in favour of a strict, literal interpretation of contractual wording

The Built Environment

Government publishes draft Building Safety Bill

A parliamentary committee will report on the draft with legislation expected to evolve as more safety risks are identified and

Dispute resolution

Insolvent parties given the go ahead to adjudicate construction disputes

The Supreme Court has provided much needed clarity on whether an insolvent company can commence its own adjudication.

The Built Environment

Coliving and Covid-19: operators left exposed by master leasing structure

Falling occupancy rates due to the pandemic raise questions about how operators can maximise value, Osborne Clarke real estate investment

The Built Environment

The use of next-generation connectivity in the construction industry

Can 5G help to overcome some of the challenges we see on construction projects – and what are the hurdles