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Part two: key construction and engineering insights from the King’s Speech 2026 – infrastructure and digital developments
May 2026Earlier this month, the King’s Speech set out the UK government’s legislative agenda across areas including national security, economic reform, energy and housing, with several proposals directly affecting the construction and engineering sector in the future. [1] We outline the key infrastructure and digital developments and priorities most relevant to developers, contractors, consultants and their… Read More >
FIDIC’s carbon management tools for the Red and White Books
May 2026The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) promoted decarbonisation measures for infrastructure projects through its Carbon Management Framework (CMF). Building on this, and to support practical adoption, FIDIC has since issued Carbon Management Guidance (CMG), together with Carbon Management Principles and Golden Principles (the Principles). It is important that contractors and consultants understand the approach… Read More >
Part one: key construction and engineering insights from the King’s Speech 2026 – core commercial changes
May 2026The King’s Speech 2026, delivered on 13 May, outlined the upcoming legislative agenda and priorities for the UK.[1] Many of the proposed measures will have direct implications for the construction and engineering sector, alongside broader economic impacts. In this mini‑series, we highlight the developments and opportunities relevant to developers, contractors, consultants and their insurers. In… Read More >
Smash and grab adjudications: residential occupiers and pay less notices
May 2026It is somewhat rare for an adjudication enforcement decision to reach the Court of Appeal. RBH Building Contractors Limited v. Ashley and Tracy James [2026] EWCA Civ 511 concerned an application to enforce a smash and grab adjudication, which was resisted under the grounds of: (i) the residential occupier exemption (“the Exemption”); and (ii) the validity… Read More >
EU DMA and UK DMCCA: A Comparison
May 2026Digital markets have come under increased regulatory scrutiny in recent years, and traditional competition law has struggled to keep pace with the power of large online platforms. In response, the EU and the UK have introduced dedicated new regimes: the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024… Read More >
Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report 2025
May 2026On 24 April 2026, the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) published its Annual Report for 2025, marking ten years since its establishment under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The Report provides a detailed analysis of the evolving landscape of employment regulation and dispute resolution in Ireland and reflects an organisation operating under sustained pressure, increasing complexity… Read More >
Lifting Standstills under the Procurement Act 2023: Parkingeye Ltd v Velindre University NHS Trust
May 2026After much anticipation, the UK High Court issued its first judgment under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 23) on 1 May 2026. One of the unique features of litigation in public procurement is that any claim brought against the award of a contract will trigger an automatic suspension. Until the suspension is brought to an… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: April 2026 Update
May 2026Welcome to the ninth edition of In Competition. April 2026 was a practical month, not a theoretical one. The Procurement Act transparency regime moved further into force, with new reporting duties that will change how authorities and suppliers are scrutinised on payment and performance. On the competition side, the CMA pushed its new digital markets… Read More >
DIGITAL SPOTLIGHT 2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR WRAP-UP
May 2026Over the 2025/26 financial year, Beale & Co’s Digital Spotlight Group has tracked a fast-moving legal and commercial landscape across AI, data, digital regulation and data centre development. A number of themes have emerged; AI is moving from theory into practical adoption; governance of digital tools is essential; digital infrastructure is expanding rapidly, particularly in… Read More >
Punching shear: potential structural safety issues concerning transfer slabs
May 2026The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has recently issued warnings in relation to a potential structural safety issue affecting reinforced concrete buildings which incorporate transfer slabs. These warnings follow concerns within the engineering profession that certain historical design approaches may, in certain circumstances, have underestimated the risk of brittle structural failure, most notably as a result… Read More >