Tag: Legal
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When to Seek Legal Help After a Construction Site Slip and Fall
Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, where workers face numerous risks daily. Heavy machinery, unstable structures, exposed electrical wiring, and unfinished surfaces create dangerous conditions that demand constant vigilance. Among these risks, slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common, often resulting from slippery surfaces, scattered debris, poor lighting, or unmarked hazards. These accidents can lead…
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What is the legal height of a hedge between neighbours?
If you’re researching landscaping ideas, or eyeing up a property for renovation with an overgrown hedge, you may be looking to understand what is the legal height of a hedge between neighbours in order to avoid any potential issues. The good – and bad news – is that there’s isn’t actually a legal height. However…
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Legal Options for Victims of Construction Site Falls
Did you or a loved one sustain injuries from a fall at a construction site? Construction sites are dangerous places. The construction industry continues to experience falls from heights as one of its most frequent and severe accident types. Recovering from a fall brings overwhelming consequences including injuries treatment, accumulating medical costs, and work absences.…
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What construction should know about the new retentions reporting laws
New regulations now force qualifying companies to report on various aspects of how they deal with retentions. Michelle Essen and James Cooper explain. From 1 March 2025 new laws require certain companies to report on the retentions they hold and on their retention practices. While reporting on payment performance and practices has been required since…
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Legal Challenges in Construction: Why Clear Titles Matter
It can be unsettling to consider investing millions in a commercial construction project, only to see it stall or even collapse due to a problem with the property title. That’s why understanding the importance of a crystal-clear property title before breaking ground is crucial. In Pennsylvania, legal challenges in commercial construction can be more than…
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‘Should we accept a climate resilience contract clause?’
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a main contractor worried about a data centre project where the client wants to put in a clause on climate events. Peter Vinden looks at this growing area of risk As the need for climate-resilient buildings and infrastructure increases, the construction industry will have to contend with many…