In this issue, we explore some of the recent legal developments and forthcoming issues affecting the Built Environment. Our update includes:
- International Construction Insights 2023: A short guide exploring some of the key issues affecting the international construction industry in the coming months.
- New permitted development rights to revitalise Scottish town centres: Emma Peveril and Katrina Hall review changes to the Scottish planning system, which could facilitate the regeneration of Scottish town centres and help meet climate targets.
- Meeting the issues head on: Tips to improve your Lease Heads of Terms - Practical guidance to improve Lease Heads of Terms and secure a quicker completion.
- Visa concessions - is it the panacea suggested? John Dorney reviews the Government's plans to relax immigration rules in a bid to tackle the chronic skills shortages in the construction industry.
- You or MEES - Who deals with the risk and cost of compliance? Rachel Lawler and Sophie Hughes explore the ongoing debate between landlords and tenants as to where the risk and cost of compliance with MEES should sit in modern commercial leases.
- Neo Bankside: We review a recent case involving a complaint from the occupiers of a residential building known as 'Neo Bankside' Nuisance.
- Sustainable urbanisation - Listen to our podcast: Melanie Williams talks about sustainable urbanisation on the recent panel discussion with EG.
- Workplace culture: what does good workplace culture look like?
- Mitigating the risk of tree subsidence claims: Tree subsidence is a common problem in areas with mature trees and occurs when the roots of a tree grow and cause damage to nearby buildings. Find out more and read our case study.
- The future isn't bright for darkstores: Bruno Richard and Tristan Annoot provide an update on the dispute between the City of Paris, and express grocery delivery companies Frichti and Gorillas.
Events
- UKREiiF - DWF drinks reception - Tuesday 16 May 2023 - 17:30 - 20:30 hrs: Come and meet the team at DWF's drinks reception as part of the UKREiiF schedule of events.
