It is reported that globally the construction industry is responsible for almost 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, 40% of total energy production, 16% of total water consumption and 30% to 40% of all solid waste. Growing environmental awareness and activism means it is likely that industries with a large carbon footprint and environmental impact, such … Continue Reading
This month’s Construction Matters examines the purpose of bank guarantees pending the final resolution of a dispute, concurrent delays, and the recent western Australian Supreme Court decision to severe part of an adjudication determination beyond the adjudicator’s jurisdiction. In addition, we highlight a series of recent insights from around our firm that are topical to … Continue Reading
As we noted in a prior post, linked here, US EPA has proposed to designate two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund.” CERCLA provides the Federal government with the authority to respond to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances … Continue Reading
