Government takes a leaf out of its own BIM handbook for Palace of Westminster study

Palmers Solicitors June 16, 2016

The largest BIM model ever created is set to be produced as part of a huge renovation programme which will restore the Houses of Parliament to their former glory.

Construction industry sees reduction in unannounced safety visits by HSE

Palmers Solicitors June 16, 2016

Figures obtained by construction union UCATT have revealed an 8.7 per cent drop in the number of unannounced Health and Safety Executive (HSE) safety visits to construction sites. A Freedom of Information request by the union uncovered the fact that, in 2014/15, the total number of HSE inspections was 9,656 compared with 10,577 for 2012/13.

CITB gets tough on fraudulent CSCS card use

Palmers Solicitors May 11, 2016

The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) fraud investigation team has successfully prosecuted a West Midlands’ con-woman who used fake certificates to obtain work.

Dyson has hair care in its sights – but protecting IP rights may still be a battle

Palmers Solicitors May 11, 2016July 31, 2017

Dyson has revealed its first personal care product – an innovative hairdryer that, it says, is quieter and less damaging to hair than a conventional machine.

Housebuilding drops to three-year low as outlook appears uncertain

Palmers Solicitors May 11, 2016

Housebuilding slowed to a three-year low in March, with uncertainty surrounding Brexit appearing to play a part.

Palmers Solicitors “delighted” with success of BIMfest seminars

Palmers Solicitors May 4, 2016

Palmers Solicitors, which has offices in Basildon, Thurrock and South Woodham Ferrers, has held three successful seminars on the implementation of BIM in conjunction with Crown Office Chambers, building consultancy Ingleton Wood, ReviCad Limited and three Essex councils.

Budget backs BIM level three

Palmers Solicitors March 22, 2016

The Government has pledged to develop a new standard for construction to “maintain global leadership.”

Budget confirms funding for major transport projects

Palmers Solicitors March 22, 2016

The £32 billion Crossrail 2 railway project in London, the HS3 rail link between Manchester and Leeds and widening major trans-Pennine road arteries in the north have all been given backing in the Chancellor’s eighth budget.