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CIS changes bring good news for tenants
The latest PPN updates in procurement law
This PPN applies to all Central Government departments, their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies but other contracting authorities may also wish to apply the approach set out.
What is the Circular Economy Action Plan and why does it matter to businesses outside the EU?
Are you aware that new legislation is being considered in the European Union on the theme of sustainability and the circular economy?
Competence, the Principal Designer and the new building safety regime
A new role of building regulation Principal Designer has been created (not to be confused with the already existing CDM Principal Designer).
Airport revival now boarding as WBD advises on lease agreement for Doncaster Sheffield Airport
A 125 year headlease has been completed by the City of Doncaster Council to take over the Airport site following over a year of discussions and negotiations with the existing landowner the Peel Group, with the Council intending to sub-let the Airport site to a new operator.
Why construction must support neurodiversity – through the legal lens
In fact, the NFB says it has "discovered that neurodiversity is not only common amongst construction workers, but being neurodiverse is actually encouraging people to pursue a career in construction".
This has opened up constructive conversations in the sector around employing and supporting a neurodiverse workforce.
The Golden Thread in occupied buildings – what you should know
In response to that, the government introduced legislation – some covering the golden thread during the construction phase and which came into force in late 2023, and more recently covering the in-occupation phase and which came into force early 2024. These newer regulations are in the form of The Higher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc) (England) Regulations 2024 (Regulations).
Who is the 'Accountable Person'? The First Tier Tribunal decides
This part of the BSA provides that if there is uncertainty or a dispute as to the identity of an AP or PAP, an interested party can apply to the FTT for determination.