Wragge & Co's Construction experts bring you the latest on the cases and issues affecting the lending industry.

Yesterday, the Government announced its national renewable energy blueprint and put its renewable energy strategy out to consultation.

Last Friday, Ofgem and BERR published a Policy Update. Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis of the update and take note of any relevant action points.

The Crown Estate has today announced eagerly awaited further information in relation to the tender process for the latest round of offshore windfarms (Round 3) at the British Wind Energy Association conference in London.

This week, in Owen Pell Limited v Bindi (London) Ltd., the Technology and Construction Court clarified the potentially binding nature of an expert determination. Read our analysis of the case with action points before you agree to an expert determination.

Employers could face the double threat of jail sentences and bigger fines for a greater number of health and safety offences under proposed new legislation. Wragge & Co's legal experts keep you informed with the facts.

"Beating" a Part 36 offer will not necessarily lead to a costs order in your favour as seen in Carver v BAA. Read our analysis of this potentially far reaching decision and consider our action points when reviewing all Part 36 offers.

The Court of Appeal has reversed an earlier court decision which refused to allow a party to rely on an exclusion clause contained in its standard terms of business. Read our expert analysis of the case.

Wragge & Co's construction and energy experts have compiled an analysis of the ways in which green energy can be produced and a step-by-step guide on how to become a renewable energy producer.

Local authority lawyers can have a bewildering variety of forms of professional appointments pass over their desks. How can they judge the comparative strength of appointments when they can differ so much in terms of structure, origin, length and drafting?

The new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 have been introduced to raise the level of professional competence and accountability in public sector contracts.

On 6th April 2008 the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations come into force. What does this mean for you?

April sees legisltive changes affecting development and refurbishment projects. Get all the information from Wragge & Co's legal experts.

City Inn Limited v Shepherd Construction Limited (30 November 2007) contains useful practical guidance on two areas that often arise in the context of contractors' claims for delay - concurrent delays and the critical path.