Law meets practice – Urban design options for sustainability26 January 2023
Our team will cover a number of selected topics in the field of construction planning and explain them in more detail with the help of an industry expert.
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Constructing a diverse workforce – How we can work together to plug the diversity gap in the construction sector31 October 2022
In this article we consider the benefits of a diverse workforce and how the construction industry can plug the diversity gap.
INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS: One year from inception, the UK Infrastructure Bank announces its first Strategic Plan13 July 2022
To mark its first birthday, the UK Infrastructure Bank has released its Strategic Plan, with clean energy earmarked as the largest sector for investment.
Adjudication benefits extended by Court of Appeal in important decision21 June 2022
In an important decision, the UK Court of Appeal has today overturned a High Court judgment that restricted the use of a quicker and cheaper means of resolving construction disputes.
The decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited v Simply Construct (UK) LLP, in which WFW’s construction team acted for Abbey, the successful appellant, will have significant implications for the construction and real estate industries as it confirms the benefits of adjudication as being more widely available.
‘On Site’ Construction Webinar – Green Transition: The role of the built environment9 June 2022
Join us for the latest in our ‘On Site’ Construction series, where we will focus on the challenges and opportunities for construction in the net zero transition and how businesses can make sustainability a competitive differentiator.
WFW advises Phoenix Tower International on acquisition of 3,200 Cellnex Telecom sites28 March 2022
This deal follows the recent announcement of its construction program with Bouygues Telecom whereby PTI will operate over 5,000 sites in France.
What gateway one means for building safety12 October 2021
In RICS latest article, Partner Nick Walker reviews the Building Safety Bill currently before Parliament.
On Site: Autumn Construction and development legal briefing6 October 2021
Join Watson Farley & Williams for our ‘On Site’ Autumn Construction and development legal briefing on 6 October.
Will Gateway 1 Hackitt?30 July 2021
Gateway 1 and Fire Statements are intended to integrate thinking on fire safety as part of the planning application process, but will Gateway 1 help implement Hackitt’s recommendations or become a paper exercise?
On Site: Summer Construction and Development Legal Briefing13 July 2021
This webinar is for building owners and residents and anyone with an interest in construction and development in any asset class, and who is looking to manage risks from contract placement, advice on live projects or dispute avoidance.
The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail – Back on Track21 May 2021
The long-awaited UK government white paper “The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail” has been published. It contains 62 commitments and in this article we explore some of the key points for the UK rail sector.
WFW advises Deutsche Bank, SACE and SIMEST on €53m Takoradi Market financing29 March 2021
The new facility will include over 2,400 stores, restaurants and food courts, bulk-breaking areas, waste-separation docks, administrative offices and public facilities.