Construction

The Week That Was - 27th November 2020

Published on 27 November 2020. By Ben Goodier, Partner and Helen Thomas, Senior Associate

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was (13 November 2020)

Published on 13 November 2020. By Ben Goodier, Partner and Helen Thomas, Senior Associate

The Week That Was (6th November 2020)

Published on 06 November 2020. By Ben Goodier, Partner and Helen Thomas, Senior Associate

The week that was (30th October 2020)

Published on 30 October 2020. By Ben Goodier, Partner and Helen Thomas, Senior Associate

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

The Week That Was (23rd October 2020)

Published on 23 October 2020. By Ben Goodier, Partner and Helen Thomas, Senior Associate

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Building on renewable energy #3 – Anaerobic Digestion

Published on 24 September 2020. By Adrian Hurlock, Associate

Anaerobic digestion is the process by which biodegradable materials are broken down in a controlled environment. Whilst being broken down, the materials emit gas (which can be used as a source of renewable energy), and produce heat (which can also be harnessed on or near-to site). The process also leaves a waste material (digestate), which can be used as fertiliser, contributing to the circular economy.

Health and Safety Bulletin – June 2020

01 July 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of our Health and Safety update.

Disciplinary investigations against architects #5 - Referral to Professional Conduct Committee

Published on 08 June 2020. By Emma Wherry, Senior Associate

Further to our previous four articles detailing the stages of the Architect Registration Board's disciplinary process up to the Investigations Panel Stage, this article considers the steps that are taken by the ARB in order to refer the matter to the Professional Conduct Committee and the steps that an Architect may wish to take to prepare for that hearing.

Disciplinary investigations against architects #4 - investigations panel stage

Published on 14 April 2020. By Sarah O'Callaghan, Associate

Further to our previous three articles which provided (1) an overview of the Architect Registration Board's disciplinary process and (2) a review of the complaints stage (3) the review stage, this article explains the next stage of a disciplinary investigation against an Architect: the investigations panel stage.

Building on renewable energy #2 - Wind power

Published on 05 March 2020. By Adrian Hurlock, Associate

Wind power is, unsurprisingly, generated by wind (typically as little as a light breeze) passing over and turning the turbine's blades. The blades are connected via a shaft and gearbox to a generator, which converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy. A transformer then increases the voltage of the generated energy to enable transmission to the grid.

Disciplinary investigations against architects #3 – The review stage

Published on 24 February 2020. By Sarah O'Callaghan, Associate and Emma Wherry, Senior Associate

Further to our previous two articles which provided (1) an overview of the Architect Registration Board's disciplinary process and (2) a review of the complaints stage we explain the next stage of a disciplinary investigation against an Architect, the review stage.

Disciplinary investigations against architects #2 - Complaints to the ARB

Published on 23 January 2020. By Sarah O'Callaghan, Associate and Emma Wherry, Senior Associate

Further to our previous article which provided an overview of the Architect Registration Board's disciplinary process, we explain the first stage of a disciplinary investigation against an Architect, the complaint stage.