Calls to support SMEs as construction sector is warned it still faces BIM challenges

Palmers Solicitors June 22, 2017

The construction industry has been warned it still faces Building Information Modelling (BIM) challenges amidst calls for additional support to help the sector in its shift to digital construction.

Demolition contractor and property owner plead guilty to ‘uncontrolled collapse’

Palmers Solicitors June 22, 2017

A property owner and demolition contractor have appeared in court after an uncontrolled building collapse onto a High Street ‘put lives at risk.’

Focus on the benefits of adjudication

Palmers Solicitors June 22, 2017

In this edition of our Construction and Engineering Bulletin, we focus on how adjudication can benefit businesses working in this sector:

Caroline Williams, Façade Systems (UK)

Palmers Solicitors June 21, 2017June 21, 2017

Adam was amazing throughout. He has that rare combination of being totally professional but approachable and easy to get along with.

Judge hands out jail sentence after construction boss is found guilty of manslaughter

Palmers Solicitors May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

A jury has found a construction firm boss guilty of manslaughter after the death of a member of the public, who was killed when a stack of window frames collapsed on her.

Survey suggests Government is failing to meet its BIM 2 target

Palmers Solicitors May 19, 2017

A new survey has suggested that some central government departments are failing to enforce the BIM 2 mandate, which was due to take effect more than a year ago.

Construction bosses warned – cutting short an apprenticeship could be costly

Palmers Solicitors May 19, 2017

Construction employers who offer apprenticeships are being warned that if they withdraw training early, they may be acting in breach of employment laws.

Lower Thames crossing – route finally revealed

Palmers Solicitors April 21, 2017

The controversial and long awaited decision for a new route across the lower River Thames has finally been confirmed.