... sector, many retail developments and supermarkets which have been constructed in the UK since a major boom in the 1980s have seen interventions to replace envelope fabric, update their appearance and be re-configured to suit changing tenant requirements. Others will be demolished to make way for new...

...Thomas Payne; Mike Hoxley Purpose In the UK, Japanese knotweed is an invasive, non‐native plant that has the potential to cause significant damage to buildings, foundations and development sites if left to establish. The plant's bamboo‐like stems can push their way through tarmac and expose...

..., and the risk of sudden inundation if the barrier fails or is overwhelmed. The aim of this paper is to establish whether there are legal liabilities associated with these risks. Development Floods Liability Nuisance Negligence There has been a tendency over the past century to expect...

...James Douglas Continues the investigation into the development of ground floors in residential buildings. Focuses on the constructional features of traditional ground floors, both solid and suspended. Describes the influences that constructional form had on the development of ground floors...