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Construction and the circular economy
June 2025The construction industry sits at the crossroads of rapid urbanisation and the urgent demand for more sustainable, resource-efficient practices. With buildings accounting for 50% of resource extraction and 35% of waste within the EU[1], the construction sector has become a primary focus of the EU’s green transition. At the centre of this agenda is the… Read More >
New UK-India trade deal offers optimism and opportunity for construction industry
May 2025The global economy has recently been holding its breath with a raft of new tariffs being introduced by, and in response to, the President Trump administration; not to mention the ongoing conflicts around the world. It is therefore a relief to receive some good news in the form of the UK-India trade deal which promises… Read More >
Environmental Liabilities: Directors and Senior Officers face a more penal environment
April 2025On 2 April 2025 we held our annual D&O Conference in conjunction with Crown Office Chambers where the attendees enjoyed a number of different sessions on a variety of subjects concerning recent legal or regulatory updates or trends relevant to directors and officers. The first session concerned a panel discussion on recent developments in environmental… Read More >
New Year, new contract terms? Navigating the latest developments in the construction sector
January 2025Introduction 2024 saw some key developments in the construction sector, with new industry standard forms of contract and legislation, key case law, technical developments, and broader industry trends emerging. Staying informed of such changes is crucial for companies and professionals aiming to remain competitive and compliant in today’s dynamic environment. New developments should be considered… Read More >
UK environmental action continues – permission for Cumbrian coal mine quashed by the Court
November 2024Background The High Court’s ruling in the combined cases of Friends of the Earth Limited & Others (1) and South Lakeland Action on Climate Change – Towards Transition (2) v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, West Cumbria Mining Limited & Cumbria County Council [2024] EWHC 2349 (Admin) was handed down in… Read More >
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES LANDSCAPE FOR 2024: THE HERE AND NOW AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT – THIRD INSTALMENT
November 2024Current 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 >
How to Embed Sustainable Innovations and Digital Transformations in Construction Contracts
September 2024The built environment plays a major role in the health of earth’s environment, and green-construction initiatives can significantly improve global sustainability. The adoption of green initiatives is not without its challenges but, with the support of world leading Employers keen to meet sustainability targets, we have seen significant growth in the use of sustainable construction… Read More >
Finch v Surrey County Council – Supreme Court issues major decision on environmental impact assessment requirements: all’s well that ends well?
July 2024Introduction On 20 June 2024, the Supreme Court announced its decision in R (on the application of Finch on behalf of the Weald Action Group) (Appellant) v Surrey County Council and others (Respondents) [2024] UKSC 20. By the 3-2 majority judgment, it determined that greenhouse gas emissions arising from the use and combustion of refined… Read More >
Labour’s victory: the future of construction, infrastructure and energy under their manifesto
July 2024Introduction In the period leading up to the 2024 general election, the prospect of political change was highly anticipated in the UK. This came to fruition as the results confirmed a new political era with Labour coming to power. Building on our previous article What Happens Next for the UK Construction Industry if Labour Prevails?,… Read More >
Developing decarbonisation efforts under the Government’s Carbon Reduction Schedule
June 2024What does the Government’s Carbon Reduction Schedule cover? On 18 March 2024, the UK Government published Procurement Policy Note (PPN 01/24) – a new Carbon Reduction Schedule (the “Schedule”) – containing guidance and optional precedent standard terms and conditions to help support the delivery of decarbonisation objectives. The PPN applied with immediate effect to all… Read More >