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UK Government Launches AI Playbook: what it means for construction and insurance professionals
March 2025The UK Government has taken another step towards embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into public sector operations with the launch of its AI Playbook last month. This new guidance, developed by the Government Digital Service (GDS), aims to support civil servants in understanding and responsibly implementing AI. While the Playbook is primarily designed for government use,… Read More >
Rebuilding Ukraine: key considerations and contract conditions for construction and engineering businesses
March 2025Our earlier series updates have highlighted some important developments in respect of Ukraine and the potential future implications for the construction and engineering sectors. As the potential discussions concerning peace and future reconstruction efforts in Ukraine continue to gain focus, these industries will be presented with significant contractual and commercial opportunities. However, they will also… Read More >
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response
February 2025On 26 February 2025, the Government Response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report (the “Inquiry”) was presented to Parliament. The response can be read in full here. The Phase 2 Report, which concluded the Inquiry’s work, made 58 recommendations, of which 37 were directed at the government and 21 were directed at other… Read More >
Latest PFI data – opportunities, risks and potential impacts on the future of PF3 funding
February 2025On 19 February 2025, HM Treasury and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) published the latest data (as at 31 March 2024) in relation to Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects[1] in the UK. The data shows there were 665 PFI projects reflecting a capital investment of around £50 billion, with… Read More >
Rebuilding Ukraine Series – Ready for the rebuild: potential hurdles to consider
February 2025Over recent years, Ukraine’s construction industry has faced various social, economic and political challenges including conflict, COVID-19 and materials shortages. With recent reports of potential peace negotiations however, attention is starting to shift to rebuilding the country. Earlier articles in our Rebuilding Ukraine Series have explored the core issues connected with procurement; contract conditions; funding;… Read More >
Historic high-speed rail project to connect Quebec City and Toronto
February 2025On 19 February 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the development of a high-speed rail network, named Alto, connecting Quebec City and Toronto.[1] The Government of Canada awarded a contract for a 1,000-km (621-mile) high-speed passenger rail project between the cities to a group led by the Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec.[2] The… Read More >
Global Vantage: Update on Infrastructure Procurement in Canada
February 2025The procurement landscape for major infrastructure projects is in a dynamic era currently. The public-private partnership (P3) delivery model has become much less common due to the rise of major project delays and cost overruns, particularly for civil projects (rail, roads, bridges, highways). New models that have been used internationally in some jurisdictions are becoming… Read More >
Court puts stop to unlawful development green lights! Rosebank & Jackdaw oilfields ruling
February 2025On 29 January 2025, the Outer House of the Court of Session in Scotland handed down its decision on two judicial reviews brought by environmental campaigners Greenpeace and anti-fossil fuel group Uplift. They had challenged the offshore oil and gas development licences granted by the Secretary of State and the Oil and Gas Authority (the… Read More >
Rebuilding Ukraine: EU’s Call for Expressions of Interest and proposals for Ukraine’s reconstruction by 1 March 2025
February 2025Call for investment At the EU-Ukraine Investment Conference in November 2024 in Warsaw, Poland, the European Union (EU) launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (the Call) for private EU investment to support Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts. The Call encourages EU businesses, joint ventures, and groupings involving EU and Ukrainian companies to submit project proposals for… Read More >
The Procurement Act 2023
February 2025Navigating a Buyer’s Market: What Rights Do Suppliers Have? The Procurement Act 2023 comes in to force today, 24 February 2025, bringing the most significant reforms to UK public procurement in decades. Designed to enhance transparency, competition and accountability, the Act introduces new rules that businesses and public sector bodies must navigate. Here we bring… Read More >