Oxford United Football Club has announced plans to build what it says would be the first stadium in the country powered solely by electricity.

Birmingham City FC has appointed Mace to complete the remedial works to the lower Tilton and Kop stands at St Andrew’s after former contractor Buckingham Group collapsed into administration.

The new Premier League season starts this weekend, and many clubs are planning to increase their ground capacities. In the first of a two-part feature, CM looks at the stadium redevelopment projects planned – or already underway.

Construction and engineering lawyers at Walker Morris, Carly Thorpe and Alex Jones, discuss the key issues for clubs and contractors to consider to avoid disputes during and after completion of any football pitch works.

Aston Villa has launched a consultation plans to expand its Villa Park stadium.