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Part one: UK sanctions tightened further – no construction services to Russia?
June 2026On 13 May 2026, the UK took significant steps to tighten the screws on an already stringent sanctions regime. The not-so-pithily titled “Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026” commenced on that date, aiming to make life harder for sanctioned countries, persons and organisations. As a consequence, the legal landscape has become even more demanding… Read More >
Part one: Unmanned Aerial Devices in UK construction – key issues, risks and emerging guidance
June 2026The rise of drones and unmanned aerial systems across the UK construction and engineering sector is influencing how projects are planned, monitored and delivered. The ability of this technology to access challenging or hazardous locations, capture aerial data and enhance safety and efficiency means drones have become increasingly useful tools for surveys, inspections, progress tracking… Read More >
The ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: Key Implications for International Construction Disputes
June 2026The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has approved a comprehensive revision of its Rules of Arbitration, which entered into force on 1 June 2026, superseding the 2021 ICC Rules. The 2026 Rules mark a decisive step towards greater efficiency, procedural flexibility and institutional modernisation. This article examines the principal amendments of relevance to construction practitioners… Read More >
Part four: key construction and engineering insights from the King’s Speech 2026 – housing and building safety
May 2026The King’s Speech 2026 and accompanying briefing papers provides information on the UK government’s aims, priorities and upcoming legislative agenda, including further proposals across housing and building safety. [1] Several of the measures announced earlier this month are expected to have direct implications for the housing and construction and engineering sectors, alongside broader economic impacts… Read More >
Remediation Bill commitment reaffirmed following the King’s Speech 2026
May 2026The King’s Speech, delivered on 13 May 2026, confirmed the Government’s commitment to bring forward the Remediation Bill to speed up remediation for people living in homes with unsafe cladding. For developers, contractors, landlords, and product manufacturers, the legislative direction is now clearer and the pressure to act is increasing. What is the Remediation Bill?… Read More >
Ogilvie v M1 – The Status Quo Remains for Discoverability in Prescription
May 2026The recent Outer House decision in Ogilvie Construction Limited (“Ogilvie”) v M1 RE Glasgow Limited (“M1”) and Ogilvie Construction Ltd v Leach Rhodes Walker Ltd (“LRW”) [2026] CSOH 44 provides further guidance on the ever-evolving law of prescription in Scotland. The Court considered whether obligations to make reparation had been extinguished by the five-year prescriptive… Read More >
Lessons from Laing O’Rourke v Shepperton Studios on Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices
May 2026The decision in Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited -v- Shepperton Studios Limited [2026] EWHC 612 (TCC) is the latest judgment which explores the requirements for Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices to set out the basis of which the sums considered due have been calculated under a construction contract. We frequently encounter issues on construction projects… Read More >
Technology and Construction Court Annual Report 2024-2025 Takeaways
May 2026On 20 May 2026, the Technology and Construction Court (“TCC”) published its Annual Report for the year 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025[1]. The report confirms that the TCC remains busy, with a slight increase in new claims issued in London and a continued high settlement rate of around 85%. The report also highlights… Read More >
Part three: key construction and engineering insights from the King’s Speech 2026 – environment, ESG and nuclear
May 2026The recent King’s Speech 2026 sets out a range of proposed legislation across themes including national security, economic reform, energy and the environment, with several measures expected to have direct implications for the construction and engineering sector and wider UK economy. [1] In the first half of our latest mini‑series, we examined the main developments… Read More >
Agentic AI and Accountants: Emerging Regulatory and Professional Risks
May 2026The ICAEW’s recent article, “Can AI agents create regulatory compliance risks?” (28 April 2026), highlights the increasing deployment of so‑called “agentic AI” systems and the associated regulatory risks as a developing issue for the accountancy profession. The ICAEW’s article is based on the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum’s (“DRCF”) March 2026 foresight paper, The Future of… Read More >