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@womeninhousing @Housing_event Great to see @WBD_UK's Shelley Williams named as finalist for the Woman of the Future (independent) award. Good luck Shelley!!

We're looking for women + non-binary people from across West Yorkshire to help build a spectacular barn in just 24 hours; particularly those who have experience in joinery, carpentry, site safety, manual handling or working at height. Join the movement 👉 leeds2023.co.uk/take-part/rais…

Following the Grenfell fire in 2017, the Hackitt Report identified the need for a “Golden Thread” of information for higher-risk residential buildings. Download our factsheet 📩 ow.ly/19UK50M4lO0 #BuildingSafety #Construction #Property #Grenfell | @WBD_ConstructUK

.@WBD_ConstructUK lawyers look at 2️⃣ significant regulatory changes that will affect the construction industry. Read more 🏗 ow.ly/hq0n50LmrGf [via @CNplus] #RebuildBritain #Construction #LegalNews

More great comments for our team across the country in this year's @ChambersGuides. Sarah Wales-Canning is a transactional #construction associate based in our #Leeds office and is named as an Associate to Watch.

Excellent feedback for Vicky McCombe, a transactional #construction partner in our #Leeds office. Recently promoted Vicky is also ranked as Band 4 in the #Yorkshire region in this year's @ChambersGuides.

More great comments for our team across the country in this year's @ChambersGuides. Simon Lewis is a Band 1 ranked lawyer and contention #construction partner based in our #Newcastle office.

Excellent feedback for members of our team across the country in this year's @ChambersGuides. Ian Atkinson is a specialist transactional #construction partner based in our #Newcastle office.

.@WBD_UK encourages innovation across the business. The aim is to “empower people so that they have a chance to be heard, to participate and to make a difference”, says Sam Dixon 🚀 Read more [via @FinancialTimes] 🔽 ow.ly/TJ9Q50LajLk #Innovation #LegalInnovation

.@WBD_UK has advised longstanding client Geofabrics Limited, a leading UK manufacturer of geotextiles and geocomposites, on a landmark and historic win. ow.ly/YY9l50L3W7i #IPLaw #IntellectualProperty #PatentLaw @WBD_IP_UK

.@WBD_UK is celebrating 5️⃣ years in Edinburgh! 🎉 Since WBD first opened its doors in Edinburgh in 2017, the firm's Scottish practice has grown and expanded into new markets. Take a look at what we've done over the last 5 years 🔽 ow.ly/GPYl50KUhxm #LegalNews #Edinburgh

In the construction industry, where work is done and paid for (or not), there is almost always a contract whether or not committed to paper 📃🛠️ @WBD_ConstructUK explores this issue in a recent case ⬇️ ow.ly/wYhL50KO1TZ #ConstructionDisputes

Join me with @Decipher_UK, @WBD_ConstructUK and @BCLPlaw in Newcastle for a look at the future of construction and disputes: pauldarlingqc.co.uk/newcastle/

🚧 Building safety update 🦺 Our building safety timeline has been updated with the key dates, events, cases and insights that are relevant to the construction industry ⬇️ ow.ly/MWVF50K3HEl #RebuildBritain #Construction #BuildingSafety #BSA @WBD_ConstructUK

On this rainy Monday in Leeds, @WBD_UK will be walking 10k as part of Leeds #legalwalk to raise vital funds for the Access to Justice Foundation. There's still time to show your support and donate at lnkd.in/e2FwRVxc

What are the key points to note as a result of the invasion of Ukraine from a construction disputes perspective? @WBD_ConstructUK explore and provide 9️⃣ key pointers to help your organisation manage the risk 👇 ow.ly/aIkM50JgmeV #RebuildBritain #Construction #Ukraine

“One of the best ways we can address the housing crisis is by implementing digital #tech to build next generation homes that are of much higher quality, lower in cost and really save the environment.” @MrGeorgeClarke Read more - netroundtable.co.uk/creating-homes… @WBD_UK @NorthumbriaUni

2022's International Women’s Day theme is #BreakTheBias and we agree – it's time to bust the myths about women in construction 👷‍♀️🏗️ @WBD_ConstructUK take a look at these myths 👇 ow.ly/8iTx50IcHh5 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2022 #Construction #RebuildBritain

Many sectors are struggling to find and retain staff. But why is there a continued shortage of labour in the construction industry and what is the solution? 🏗 ow.ly/UfLS50I2uak #RebuildBritain #Construction #SkillsShortage #Employment #EmpLaw | @ConstructMgmt

Until now construction material and labour prices have been generally stable – with fluctuation clauses being unused. Now those prices are no longer so predictable. @WBD_ConstructUK takes a fresh look... 📝🏗 ow.ly/hTEX50HKgC8 #RebuildBritain #Construction