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.

Six out of ten councils ignore prompt supplier payment laws

Palmers Solicitors January 23, 2017

A damning investigation has found that construction suppliers and their sub-contractors are being subjected to illegal practices by almost six out of ten local authorities.

New University building benefits from latest BIM technology

Palmers Solicitors January 23, 2017

Construction work planned for the University of Cambridge will benefit from the latest in BIM technology.