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Adjudication in Ontario: Striking the Right Balance Between Process and Substance
April 2026When Ontario amended the Construction Act to include adjudication, the goal was clear: faster, binding resolution of payment disputes to keep projects moving. Adjudication was always intended to be a streamlined alternative to litigation and arbitration; in practice, however, many in the industry have raised concerns that the process is becoming increasingly weighed down by… Read More >
Irish infrastructure 2026 – 2035: A decade of opportunities
April 2026Recent capital expenditure plans in Ireland will be of interest to international consultants and contractors seeking opportunities in the next 10 years. In Q3 of 2025, the Irish Government published its updated National Development Plan (NDP), which set out the largest capital investment in the State’s history, of over €275 billion. In addition, in Q4… Read More >
AI in insurance: rethinking liability, coverage and risk allocation
April 2026An introductory note to a series of articles looking at how the market will respond to the evolving risks and opportunities of AI. Insurers, and the organisations they insure, are increasingly relying on AI‑enabled systems as part of everyday processes. As adoption grows, insurers are being forced to reconsider coverage, exclusions and how AI‑related risks… Read More >
Canada’s “Build Communities Strong Fund” now live
April 2026On 7 April 2026, the Government of Canada officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund (“BCSF”). Announced in Budget 2025, backed by substantial federal investment, and tied to broader legislative reforms, the BCSF will provide CAD $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27 and CAD $3 billion per year ongoing via three streams of… Read More >
Part two: how rapid data centre expansion is testing the UK’s planning and infrastructure regime – environmental constraints
April 2026In part one of our three-part series, we explored how the rapid expansion of data centre development is stretching the UK’s planning system and exposing structural weaknesses in long‑established planning frameworks. In part two, we turn to the environmental constraints increasingly shaping whether, where and how data centre projects can proceed. While these facilities are… Read More >
Reforming MMC IP Management: Recent Industry Recommendations to Unlock Innovation and Scalability Across Projects
April 2026The CIRIA/Buildoffsite guidance on Intellectual Property Management for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) provides a framework for addressing the intellectual property (IP) challenges that impede innovation, scalability and investment within the sector. A recent roundtable facilitated by Andrew Croft of Beale & Co and Nigel Fraser of BUILDOFFSITE brought together key industry stakeholders to explore… Read More >
AI in Litigation and Contempt of Court- Your Home Partners v Kellichan and Hood [2026]
April 2026The recent Sherrif Court decision of Your Home Partners v Michael William Kellichan and Michelle Hood [2026] SC KDY 34 has highlighted the risks of “reckless reliance” on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in litigation. The sheriff has issued a strong warning that failure to properly verify AI-assisted outputs may amount to a contempt of court. The… Read More >
Britain aligns with the EU on the regulation of construction products – why is this important?
April 2026In recent years, a combination of organic and innovative advancement in the construction industry, as well as disaster events such as the Grenfell Tower fire, have been the catalyst for a paradigm shift towards more stringent regulation concerning both the manufacturing and use of construction products. One recent development in construction product regulation in the… Read More >
What Big Tech’s nuclear power strategy means for construction and delivery
April 2026A series of recent announcements highlight a clear trend: major technology companies are turning to nuclear energy to meet the escalating power demands of AI and data centres. While the strategic rationale is compelling, the implications for project delivery and the construction industry are complex. A step change in demand for nuclear infrastructure In the… Read More >
Crest Nicholson v Ardmore: High Court clarifies scope of Building Liability Orders under the Building Safety Act
April 2026Quick read The High Court’s recent decision in Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd & Others v Ardmore Construction Ltd (in administration) & Others[1] provides an extensive judicial analysis of the Building Liability Order (BLO) regime under sections 130–131 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The judgment confirms that: Anticipatory BLOs may be granted before any… Read More >