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On Friday 5 July, we all woke up to the news of a Labour government. And if you're a UK employer, you may be wondering what this means for you... 🤔 Tune into WBD's new podcast, 'Election Insight' for all the must-know info 🎧 ow.ly/vzyU30sEVwb #UKEmpLaw #EmpLaw

Vicky McCombe's take on the cost and economic impacts on energy transition in just 60 seconds: 📽️ ow.ly/QuiV30sCuoX #WBDEnergyTransition

We all know the relationship between ESG and the energy transition can be a complex one to navigate 🧭 WBD's Rebecca Ferguson explains how you can equip your business for its net zero journey in her 'energy transition spotlights' video ▶️ ow.ly/2rRF30sCiax

Beauty: in the eye of the beholder, or in the eye of the planner? 👀 Our brand new episode of 'Planning Unplugged' explores how beauty factors into planning – and whether there's a need to make something beautiful when designing something new 🆕🎧 ow.ly/Z5Am30sBTWb

Do you think stricter sanctions would improve building standards in Scotland? 🤔 The Scottish Government are proposing legislative changes, including increasing penalties for offences and strengthening local authorities' enforcement powers 👉 ow.ly/NOw930szacI

Our Disability Network at WBD has made it to the 'Outstanding Ability Network of the Year' shortlist at the British Diversity Awards 2024! 🏆 Congratulations team, and good luck at the awards! Learn more about the nomination and what it means ▶️ ow.ly/k5QR30syYwz

The variations process during construction has changed for higher risk buildings - are you ready for this change? constructionmanagement.co.uk/higher-risk-bu… #Construction #ConstructionLaw #BuildingSafety #BuildingSafetyAct

Happy New Year! What better time for a recap of construction legal and industry developments in 2023, and a glimpse into the crystal ball for 2024? womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #Construction @WBD_UK

Check out our latest factsheet, which neatly summarises key changes around defects claims and liability under the Building Safety Act to date: womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #BuildingSafety #BuildingSafetyAct #Construction #ConstructionLaw

Check out our factsheet on fire safety duties for occupied buildings - a helpful summary of key fire and building safety obligations: womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #FireSafety #BuildingSafety #HealthAndSafety #HSE #ConstructionLaw

Do you know where things stand on mandatory second staircases and building safety? We summarise the position for you here: constructionmanagement.co.uk/another-step-c… #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionLaw #Construction #BuildingSafety #BuildingSafetyAct

The transitional arrangements for the new building control regime are complex, applying to both higher and non-higher risk buildings. We've summarised them for you here: womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #BuildingSafety #BuildingControl #Construction #ConstructionLaw @WBD_UK

If you missed our webinar on navigating pitfalls in major projects, don't worry - here is our short write up with key takeaways and how to email us for the recording: womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #MajorProjects #InternationalProjects #InternationalArbitration #Construction

Are you a designer? This overview on dutyholders and competence under the new building safety regime, with a particular focus on designers may help: projectsafetyjournal.com/bsa-dutyholder… #BuildingSafety #PrincipalDesigner #PrincipalEngineer #Construction #ConstructionLaw #HSE @WBD_UK

If you are planning works for a higher risk building, are you ready for the new change control process under the new building safety regime? Find out more here womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #BuildingSafety #BuildingSafetyAct #RebuildBritain #Construction #Engineering @WBD_UK

Are you ready to tackle the challenges of delivering major #ConstructionProjects in today's global climate? 🤔 Join Womble Bond Dickinson's webinar and gain valuable insights from #ConstructionLaw experts. Get it in your diary and register today 👉 ow.ly/rGOa104Z7Lk

What to do about RAAC? Our construction experts share their thoughts: womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #Construction #ConstructionDisputes #Engineering #RAAC #Concrete #ConstructionLaw #RebuildBritain @WBD_UK

"Quarter of high-rises still to start registration as BSR deadline looms... Failure to do so will be a criminal offence" an important reminder by @ConstructMgmt constructionmanagement.co.uk/high-rise-buil… More info here - womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #Construction #BuildingSafety @WBD_UK

Building Regulations changes are coming, as part of building safety changes in October - compliance declarations, automatic lapse of building control, and more: womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #BuildingSafetyAct #BuildingSafety #Construction #RebuildBritain @WBD_UK

The government has published important draft regulations on higher-risk building procedures - on Gateways 2 & 3, Regulator approval of variations, mandatory safety reporting & more: womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/ar… #Construction #BuildingSafetyAct #BuildingSafety #RebuildBritain @WBD_UK