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Vancouver Picks AECOM-Jacobs JV for $7B Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

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The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant project will expand the plant to meet projected population growth as well as protect it against earthquakes and sea level rise.

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Making the right choice of governing law for offshore wind projects

Construction Law

Parties to offshore wind projects can select whatever governing law they choose, as Marc Loehner , Country Managing Director at Turner & Townsend JUMBO in Germany, explains. Making the right choice in crucial, especially when it comes to managing disputes and other issues that may arise. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Construction Law Guide to: Good Faith

Construction Law

Our latest Construction Law Guide series article comes from Clare Rushton and William Hawtin of DLA Piper who explain how good faith works in English law. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.

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Book Reviews

Construction Law

Lauren Fullerton , Assistant Professor at Northumbria University and Door Tenant at Trinity Chambers , reviews two recently published books, one on party walls that is recommended to lawyers, party wall surveyors, academics and members of the public alike; and a guide to construction contracts in Northern Ireland, said to be the first comprehensive resource specifically tailored to the legal landscape of Northern Ireland’s construction industry.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Reports from the courts

Construction Law

Our regular round up of the court decisions of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft , Ben Spannuth and Daniela Miklova of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP who examine a a case where a judge said the manner of an attack on an adjudicator was “wholly inappropriate”; and a judgment emphasising that Part 8 proceedings are a means of obtaining declaratory relief.

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Construction Law: December 2024

Construction Law

Editor’s comment House of Lords hears construction slammed for Grenfell response Editor Nick Barrett says companies and organisations culpable for the Grenfell tragedy have a narrow window in which to start showing proper remorse, which they have signally failed to do so far, as was spelled out in a House of Lords debate. News Our regular news round up looks at a report calling for measures to streamline the judicial review process and reduce the amount of time it takes for legal challenges agai

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England and Wales High Court (Technology and Construction Court) Decisions: November 2024

Construction Law

Decisions of the Technology and Construction Court of the English and Wales High Court for November 2024. Supplied by BAILII, The British and Irish Legal Information Institute. Click on the case title to read the full decision on the BAILII website.

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Legislation state of play table 295

Construction Law

This table, prepared by Alignment Media , provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.