In pictures: HS2’s updated Curzon Street public realm set to be approved this week

New images of Arcadis and WSP-designed amendments show how land around Grimshaw-designed station will look when built

British Land and AustralianSuper win approval for revisions to Canada Water masterplan

The joint venture partners proposed major amendments to their masterplan for the 53-acre mixed-use development in early 2025, including changes to the heights, massing and uses of several buildings. The post British Land and AustralianSuper win approval for revisions to Canada Water masterplan appeared first on Property Week.

Draft fire safety guidance focuses on high-rise evacuation

Draft fire safety guidance would require evacuation lifts large enough to contain a wheelchair and an accompanying person in all blocks of flats above 18 metres. The government has proposed amendments to Approved Document B (ADB) that would encourage all buildings to allow the evacuation… The post Draft fire safety guidance focuses on high-rise evacuation appeared first on Construction News.

Debate heats up over the REIT route for pension fund investment

Suggested amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill have highlighted disagreement over whether pension funds should be allowed to invest in REITs. The post Debate heats up over the REIT route for pension fund investment appeared first on Property Week.

Landsec submits revised plans for O2 shopping centre with affordable housing cut to 20%

Amendments show influence of Heatherwick Studio’s Humanise campaign on design of 1,800-home scheme’s first phase

Fenwick Elliott - Tackling 'boilerplate clauses', 15072021

Boilerplate clauses can be found in most contracts, but are often overlooked. Partner Jatinder Garcha and Senior Associate Edward Colclough review some of the more common boilerplate provisions including ‘entire agreements’, ‘set-off’, ‘no waiver’, and ‘counterpart clauses’. They also consider what impact these clauses actually have on a party’s contractual rights and aim to give some practical tips and points to watch out for in contract negotiations