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Belong v Seddon confirms PCSA liabilities can survive JCT contracts
June 2026The Technology and Construction Court has provided important guidance on how a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (“PCSA”) interacts with a subsequently executed JCT Contract, particularly on whether a contractor’s liability for breaches of the PCSA continues after the execution of the main contract. The decision in Belong (Construction) Ltd v Seddon Construction Ltd is significant for… Read More >
AI accountability in professional services
June 2026Since our November 2025 article on AI readiness across the professions (available here), further guidance has emerged from professional and regulatory bodies. The overall direction of travel remains consistent in that AI is not being prohibited, but its use is increasingly expected to be governed, documented and subject to professional judgement. For insurers, the significance… Read More >
The Commercial Payments Bill: Key changes for UK Construction
June 2026This article explores the recently introduced Small Business Protections (Late Payments) Bill (formally known as the Commercial Payments Bill) which is set to bring major changes to the construction sector and more broadly, to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises across the UK. We previously commented on the background to the Commercial Payments Bill and government’s proposed… Read More >
Part two: Unmanned Aerial Devices in UK construction – key issues, risks and emerging guidance
June 2026The use of technologies including drones and unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) has rapidly expanded across the UK construction sector. However, drone operations and the data they collect are governed by strict legal and regulatory frameworks and create other risks. It is important that construction businesses deploying drones, whether directly on projects or through a third‑party… Read More >
Irish Supreme Court upholds restitution and rejects locus standi in civil claims
June 2026In Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Brian Murray and Attracta Murray [2026] IESC 30, the Irish Supreme Court decided that restitutionary claims (claims to strip a recipient of an unjust enrichment) would succeed despite the fact that similar contractual reliefs were barred by statute. It also decided that Irish law would not import the… Read More >
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 >