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Independent Monitoring Surveyors: counting the cost of not counting the costs
March 2026The High Court has recently considered the duties owed to lenders by independent monitoring surveyors, and their potential liabilities, in the case of Eiger Funding (PCC) Limited v Ridge and Partners LLP [2026] EWHC 609 (TCC). In this article we consider the implications for claims in this area. The Facts The borrower, Signature Living, was… Read More >
What the Construction Industry Can Learn from the UK’s Mega-Projects
March 2026Large UK infrastructure schemes frequently face shifting scope, political change, delayed decisions and mounting costs. This guide examines several flagship projects to highlight how these pressures emerge and compound over time. Through analysis of how scope, timelines, governance and commercial assumptions evolve in practice, this guide discusses the common patterns that cause even well‑planned programmes… Read More >
UK late payment reforms and what they mean for construction contracts, projects, and cash flow
March 2026On 24 March 2026, the government released its consultation outcome report, “Late payment consultation: time to pay up – government response” [1], announcing additional reforms designed to tackle late payment practices and their impact on the UK economy. Several of the proposed measures directly impact the construction industry, influencing how contracts and subcontracts are to… Read More >
Reliance issues in mezzanine finance
March 2026Reliance issues in mezzanine finance Critical to claims by lenders against property valuers is the question of reliance. In many cases, it will be quite clear why a valuation was commissioned and how it informed the lending decision. In others, such as Skykomish Ltd v Gerald Eve LLP [2025] EWHC 1031 (Ch), a case concerning… Read More >
A Case Study in specialist competence – Dale House Developments Ltd v Ronnie
March 2026The recent case of Dale House Developments Ltd v Ronnie provides a useful reminder of a valuer’s responsibilities when appointed in respect of an independent determination. The judgment highlights the risks of adopting a narrow, submission-based approach to a determination, rather than undertaking the broader market analysis required by an independent expert. Facts Dale House… Read More >
How Law No. (3) of 2026 Raises the Bar on Dubai’s Construction Standards
March 2026His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Law No. (3) of 2026 on the Quality and Safety of Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai. The aim of the law is to strengthen the safety, quality and long-term performance of buildings across the emirate, introducing a structured framework that will affect developers, contractors,… Read More >
Good Faith, Limited Liability: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Liability Caps Can Apply to Breaches of Good Faith
March 2026In 1401380 Ontario Limited (Wilderness North Air) v. Hydro One Remote Communities Inc., 2025 ONCA 827, the Court of Appeal for Ontario held that a properly constructed limitation of liability clause can limit one party’s liability to the other for breach of the duty of good faith. Key takeaways The organising principle of good faith… Read More >
What the Railways Bill means for rail investment, innovation and competition
March 2026The Railways Bill, introduced to Parliament in November 2025, represents a significant structural reform of the rail sector. Its core proposal is the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), a new publicly owned body intended to bring together responsibility for infrastructure, system operation and passenger services. While the policy objective of greater integration is clear,… Read More >
Navigating Operational and Contractual Conflict Related Risks on Construction and Engineering Projects
March 2026Recent military action and global geopolitical instability have created significant uncertainty for organisations engaged in construction and engineering projects in the affected regions. This update highlights some of the key commercial, legal and operational considerations and actions for clients with active or planned projects that may be affected by conflict or related disruption, including in… Read More >
Understanding FIDIC’s Carbon Management Tools
March 2026As the industry responds to increasing climate‑related obligations and challenges, the need for practical and internationally recognised tools for carbon management grows. The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), an industry producer of global standard forms of contract and guidance, has taken steps to address this. The Carbon Management Framework (CMF), issued last year, provided… Read More >