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The Government’s New Fraud Strategy 2026 – 2029 – Impacts and Considerations for Businesses
May 2026The Government has introduced a new fraud strategy which articulates how the UK intends to combat fraudulent activity, reinforce safeguards for individuals and institutions, and improve mechanisms for victim support, underpinned by three strategic pillars: disrupt, safeguard and respond. The Government launched the Strategy in March 2026 in a 93-page document presented to parliament by… Read More >
The Latest PFI and PF2 Projects Data – 31 March 2025
May 2026In February 2025, we published an update on the latest available PFI project data at that time. On 26 March 2026, the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) published updated figures, reflecting the position as at 31 March 2025. Below, we consider the latest data and the implications for the construction and infrastructure market.… Read More >
Performance bonds and the difficulty of challenging payment
May 2026In the case of CR Construction (UK) Company Limited v Barclays Bank v Northern Gateway (FEC) No. 7 Limited, the Technology and Construction Court dismissed an application for an interim injunction to stop a bank paying out under an on demand performance bond, provides a timely reminder of just how hard it is to stop a call on a performance… Read More >
Preparing Safety Case Reports for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs): Key Insights from New IStructE Guidance
May 2026The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) introduced a fundamental shift in how safety risks in HRBs are identified, assessed and managed. One of the most significant features of the new regime is the requirement for all new and existing HRBs to have a mandatory safety case and a supporting safety case report. Against this backdrop,… Read More >
The “Owner” vs “Owner Participant”: Considerations in Canadian Alliance Contracts
May 2026The Alliance delivery model has been used globally for decades and is gaining traction on complex infrastructure projects in Canada, particularly where traditional delivery models have struggled to manage interface risk or innovation demands. In Ontario, a modified form of the model is emerging. Under this approach, the project owner effectively wears two hats: first,… Read More >
Dyson settlement underscores potential global ESG exposure for UK companies
May 2026Dyson, most well known as the vacuum cleaner manufacturer, has recently settled a significant forced‑labour claim brought in the English courts by 24 migrant workers from Nepal and Bangladesh. The claimants alleged abusive and exploitative working and living conditions at Malaysian factories operated by ATA Industrial/ATA IMS, a former supplier within Dyson’s global supply chain.… Read More >
The Construction Products Reform White Paper – What Contractors Need to Know
April 2026The Construction Products Reform White Paper was published on 25 February 2026 (the ‘White Paper’). It seeks views on a package of proposals for the reform of the construction products regime. This sits alongside the government consultation of the General Safety Requirement for Construction Products, which was published on the same date. The consultation will… Read More >
What Owners and Contractors Need to Know about Interest and the Construction Act
April 2026Two recent Ontario Superior Court decisions in Thermo Coustics Limited v Pareja, 2026 ONSC 2325 and Hamati Roofing Ltd. v MTCC No. 581, 2026 ONSC 2348 offer important reminders about how interest is treated in construction disputes. Together they underscore the necessity of a clearly written contract as your first and most important line of… Read More >
Navigating digital risks in construction: key insights from our 2026 roundtable
April 2026The construction sector is undergoing rapid transformation as digital technologies, particularly AI, develop at an extraordinary speed. Recent industry reports such as the NBS Digital Construction Report 2025 (see this note) and the RIBA AI Report 2025 (see this note), reflect this shift with more than two in five construction professionals now utilising AI in… Read More >
AI Hallucinations: Why Human Review is not Optional
April 2026Generative AI tools are rapidly changing the way we work and can be profoundly useful. However, their tendency to invent facts, quotes or citations that never existed is well reported. Recent high profile matters show how easily “hallucinations” can appear in external outputs produced by well respected professionals. This can result in real reputational, legal… Read More >