Disputes – how to make sure your business isn’t torn apart from within

Palmers Solicitors April 21, 2017

A good relationship with your shareholders and partners can take many years to build, yet can be destroyed in a moment.

Construction and engineering workers down tools to support safety campaign

Palmers Solicitors April 21, 2017

Around 60,000 workers in the construction and engineering sectors downed tools to show support for a national initiative aimed at encouraging better health, safety and wellbeing at work.

Major construction firm fined after worker falls through hole in building

Palmers Solicitors March 17, 2017March 17, 2017

One of the largest construction firms in the UK has been fined £400,000 after a worker was injured on-site.

Developer loses High Court battle over copyright infringements

Palmers Solicitors March 17, 2017

Construction firms are being warned to be aware of infringing copyright regulations after a developer was taken to court recently for unlawfully copying design drawings.

Delays in construction of new court building lead to legal action

Palmers Solicitors March 17, 2017

If you are going to incur delays on a construction project, the last institution you’d want to upset is the Technology and Construction Court (TCC).

Facility Managers to include BIM in Professional Standards guidelines

Palmers Solicitors February 27, 2017

New Professional Standards resulting from the increasing impact of Building Information Modelling (BIM), have been introduced by the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM.)

Building contractor jailed after labourer falls to his death

Palmers Solicitors February 27, 2017

A building contractor has been sentenced to 8 months imprisonment after a casual labourer was killed when he fell 7 metres, through a fragile roof.

Housing props up construction industry growth

Palmers Solicitors February 27, 2017

Overall business activity amongst UK construction companies is up thanks to an increase in housing development.