New legislation has changed the way that the seasonal efficiency of heating equipment is calculated. Danny Packham, European Product Manager – warm air and radiant – from Nortek Global HVAC, outlines the key points.

The use of cash retentions is commonplace in the construction industry. Some £3bn of retentions remain outstanding in the UK construction industry at any one time. With the collapse of Carillion, however, has the industry had enough? Jonathan Hyndman, Partner at Rosling King, investigates.

Sentencing guidelines for safety offences and corporate manslaughter took effect on 1st February 2016. Here, Associate Andrew Clarke of Gullands Solicitors looks at the key features and how companies should respond.

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