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ARCHITECTS’ ROUNDTABLE – SEPTEMBER 2021
On 15 September, Beale & Co were delighted to host its latest Architects’ Roundtable for leading architectural practices. The roundtable provided an opportunity for architects to reflect on the key issues, some new and some prevailing, that are affecting the industry and to debate the challenges of today and the future. The roundtable focussed on… Read More >
Cladding Remediation – where are we?
Up and down the country buildings clad in ACM are in various stages of ‘repair’ as the process of stripping and replacing non-compliant ACM is undertaken. Some buildings have been fully remediated, others are being remediated and no doubt that process in respect of some premises has not even started. Cladding remediation data continues to… Read More >
Opportunity to help shape the approach to regulation of architects
On 16 August 2021 the Government published a Call for Evidence in respect of a review of architect regulations. Architects should take note as this provides an opportunity to comment on the way the profession is regulated and hints that significant change to the regime could be afoot. Given the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More >
All businesses face the growing threat of climate change litigation
This month’s extreme floods in Germany, Belgium and now China have once more brought sharply into focus the issue of climate change and the growing global acknowledgment that there is a climate crisis. We are sure we would all acknowledge that previously scientists have been hesitant in linking extreme weather events with climate change but… Read More >
Terms and Conditions: Protecting Yourself in a Difficult Market
The industry has witnessed many challenges over the last few years, particularly in the last 12 months, many of which are likely to persist for the coming months and years and which should be addressed in your terms and conditions. The key challenges to the construction industry and insurance markets (in the UK and globally)… Read More >
Virtual Architects’ Roundtable – February 2021
On 9 February, Beale & Co were delighted to host its latest Architects’ Roundtable for professionals in the industry. With the continuing COVID-19 circumstances, this was second Architects’ Roundtable to be held virtually. The roundtable provided an opportunity for architects to reflect on the key issues, some new and some prevailing, that are affecting the… Read More >
UK Government Cladding Update
The UK government announced today a new fund worth £3.5bn to address unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in high-rise buildings over 18 metres. This is further to the Government’s £1.6bn Building Safety Fund created in March 2020 to help fix non-ACM cladding systems on high-rise blocks. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick made a statement to MPs… Read More >
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES LANDSCAPE FOR 2024: THE HERE AND NOW AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT – THIRD INSTALMENT
Current Trends in the Market and Construction Claims: Various trends continue to reshape the construction disputes landscape, posing fresh risks and challenges for clients, contractors, consultants, and other industry stakeholders. Legislative changes, recent case law and evolving market dynamics — particularly around contract terms, building safety, professional liability, and claim apportionment are driving these developments.… Read More >
100 days of Labour: have they stuck to their manifesto?
Just over 100 days ago, Labour entered government following a successful campaign and landslide victory. At the time, we examined the Labour Party’s manifesto pledges, focusing on the key opportunities and impacts they could bring for the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors. A link to that article can be found below. As we’ve reached the… Read More >
The impact of artificial intelligence on the construction industry
What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is a field of science concerned with building computers and machines that can reason, learn and act in such a way that would normally require human intelligence. It also encompasses data of a scale that far exceeds what humans can analyse. The impact of AI on the way… Read More >