Mainland Europe is recognised as an emerging market for the now well-established asset class of Student Accommodation. As we have discussed before, there are plenty of opportunities for those wishing to invest in it, but the devil is in the detail and local knowledge is essential. We set out some...

The development concept of co-location refers to the practice of situating multiple projects or infrastructure in the same geographic location. In the context of renewable projects, this includes co-location of new wind projects alongside other energy generation facilities, such as solar and battery storage. It can also include renewables that...

Alternative fuels – including compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen – are likely to be the most realistic option for freight users in the short to medium term when plug-in electrification is technically or financially unviable. But it is the fuel supply chain that developers of alternative...

Nell'ambito dell'attuale contesto emergenziale, si pongono taluni problemi operativi in merito alle ricadute del Covid-19 sulla fase di esecuzione dei contratti pubblici. In particolare, e per ciò che maggiormente rileva ai fini della presente analisi, su tutto il territorio nazionale per effetto dei DPCM dell’8, del 9 e dell’11 marzo...

In its latest decision under the Electronic Communications Code, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) in Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited v University of the Arts London [2020] UKUT 0248 (LC) has determined that it has jurisdiction under paragraph 26 of the Code to grant longer-term agreements. It has also reinforced the...

On 22 September 2020, the UK government announced new restrictions as a result of an increase in Covid-19 cases in the UK. At first glance, these measures may seem to have a limited impact on the construction industry, since construction site workers were told they are exempt from the new...

In our previous insight, we commented on the government's direction for people to work from home where possible, and what it means for the construction industry, as a key public service. The question is, what does 'construction' actually mean, and depending on your line of work, how should you be...