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Global vantage: Arbitration – Mediation – Arbitration: A new method of ADR
September 2025Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods are important for resolving disputes in construction projects. The Arb-Med-Arb process offers a hybrid dispute resolution process, combining arbitration and mediation in a structured sequence. Arb-Med-Arb has gained traction since its recent promotion in Singapore. The process is designed to blend the strengths of both arbitration and mediation, seeking to… Read More >
Enforcing adjudicators’ awards in Irish construction contracts
September 2025The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the “CCA 2013”), which came into effect on 25 July 2016, marked a pivotal shift in how payment disputes in construction projects are resolved in Ireland. For the first time, parties to construction contracts were given a statutory right to refer payment disputes to adjudication, with a legally binding decision… Read More >
‘IN COMPETITION’… COMPETITION & PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAW: AUGUST 2025 UPDATE
September 2025Welcome to the second of our regular updates on developments in the field of antitrust and government contracting. We have included those which we think will be of most interest and relevance to readers. Antitrust highlights 23 July 2025 – SMS designations proposed for Apple and Google (mobile ecosystems) The CMA has proposed giving Strategic… Read More >
CMA phase 1 clearance: Aviva’s acquisition of DLG poses no SLC risk
September 2025On 7 August 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the full text of its Phase 1 clearance decision regarding the anticipated acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc (DLG) by Aviva. The CMA concluded that while the acquisition constituted a relevant merger situation under the Enterprise Act 2002[1], it did not give rise… Read More >
RIBA AI Report 2025 reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming architecture and construction
September 2025The use of AI across all industries, including construction, is advancing at an unprecedented pace and reaching into aspects of creativity, judgment, and strategy that were once thought uniquely human. The RIBA AI report 2025 was recently published and provides confirmation that the appetite within the architectural profession to adopt Artificial Intelligence is growing –… Read More >
RICS launches consultation on changes to the Homes Survey Standard
August 2025On 19 August 2025, RICS announced a public consultation (“the Consultation”) on proposed updates to the RICS Homes Survey Standard (“the Standard”). The Standard sets out a framework for RICS members and regulated firms to follow when carrying out residential property surveys across the UK. This aims to ensure that high-quality standards are met consistently.… Read More >
Integricon v Stevens: Ontario court limits challenges to adjudication enforcement
August 2025In Integricon Construction Inc. v Stevens et al, 2025 ONSC 4688, the Superior Court was once again asked to opine on the interplay between adjudication under the Construction Act and lien proceedings in Ontario, this time in the context of a garnishment enforcement motion. Unlike in Feldt Electric v Gorbern Mechanical Contractors, (discussed here) the… Read More >
Contracting on nuclear fusion projects: what you need to know
August 2025Fusion v fission Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun. In simple terms, it involves combining the nuclei of two atoms (such as hydrogen) to make a bigger one, a process that releases enormous amounts of energy. Fission is the reaction which produces the nuclear power consumed today. In contrast to fusion, it… Read More >
Dubai Issues New Law on Dispute Resolution for Citizen Housing Construction Contracts
August 2025On 21 July, 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a landmark law aimed at streamlining the resolution of disputes related to the execution of citizen housing construction contracts in Dubai. The law will come into force on 1 January 2026 and reflects the Emirate’s strategic focus on strengthening alternative dispute resolution… Read More >
Contractual risks if Thames Water enters special administration
August 2025Less than a month ago, Thames Water (TW) was hailing its plans to deliver around £840m worth of major projects as part of its 2025–2030 investment plans. Major players, contractors and consultants are already engaged on TW’s AMP8/9 Capital Programme Framework. However, the Government has now engaged insolvency specialist FTI Consulting (FTI) to advise on… Read More >