Construction is a $1.7 trillion industry worldwide, contributing between 5 and 7 percent of GDP in most countries. However, it is also an industry that is highly vulnerable to corruption due to its inherent characteristics....more
7/18/2024
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Civil Liability ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Terms ,
Corruption ,
Criminal Liability ,
Financial Crimes ,
Fraud ,
Hong Kong ,
Saudi Arabia ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
Singapore ,
Surveys ,
UK ,
UK Bribery Act ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
White Collar Crimes
Traditional contracting has, in recent years, come under increasing criticism for being, among other things, unable to handle increasingly complex projects as there is little incentive for employers and contractors alike to...more
In our preceding articles for the Energy Efficiency series, our team examined the opportunities and risks in the context of greening existing real estate. This was linked to...more
4/7/2023
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Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Green Buildings ,
Paris Agreement ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
Sustainable Projects
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the hospitality sector, significantly impacting the financial performance of existing hotels and causing delays to new hotel projects. These impacts may result in hotel owners and...more