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Steps construction firms can take to mitigate materials shortages
18 Jan 2021
The UK construction industry manufactures and uses an incredible amount of materials each year, producing around 2bn bricks, over 70 million sq m of concrete blocks and 30 million sq m of roof tiles per annum. However, in a year where the construction industry has faced unprecedented challenges owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Brexit process, we have seen shortages in supply of construction materials, and this can cause significant delay and disruption to construction projects.
FAQs - extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
12 Jan 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) has now been extended to 30 April 2021. This FAQ deals with the changes to the Scheme.
WBD advises house builder Taylor Wimpey on major acquisition in Hampshire
08 Jan 2021
WBD has advised real estate client Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties on its acquisition of a new site in New Alresford, Hampshire
Steps to rebuild construction recruitment plans for 2021
07 Jan 2021
The construction industry was quick to adapt and carry on working in 2020, but it continues to struggle with labour levels. And this is a problem that’s not going away any time soon as, due to Brexit and the new immigration system now in place, we are likely to see a reduction in the number of available EU national workers – workers which the industry has traditionally relied upon.
re:build Britain - delay and disruption guide
06 Jan 2021
Download our 2021 delay and disruption guide to find out more about how the construction sector can get better prepared to face the challenges of 2021 head on.
Supporting public service infrastructure delivery
06 Jan 2021
On 3 December 2020 MHCLG published a consultation on measures to support the provision of public service infrastructure and housing delivery. This briefing considers proposals 3. and 4. in more detail
Supporting housing delivery with a new national permitted development right
06 Jan 2021
On 3 December 2020 MHCLG published a consultation on measures to support housing delivery and the provision of public service infrastructure. This briefing considers proposals 1. and 2. in more detail.
WBD acts on the sale of Psyche to retail giant Frasers Group
05 Jan 2021
WBD has advised Teesside-based award-winning independent retailer Psyche on its sale to retail giant Frasers Group, owned by renowned entrepreneur Mike Ashley.
WBD acts for Moorfield Group on trio of acquisitions in the South East
04 Jan 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Moorfield Group, a UK-focused real estate fund manager, on three acquisitions of single-tenant logistics assets totalling 205,322 sq. ft.
