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Ogilvie v M1 – The Status Quo Remains for Discoverability in Prescription
May 2026The recent Outer House decision in Ogilvie Construction Limited (“Ogilvie”) v M1 RE Glasgow Limited (“M1”) and Ogilvie Construction Ltd v Leach Rhodes Walker Ltd (“LRW”) [2026] CSOH 44 provides further guidance on the ever-evolving law of prescription in Scotland. The Court considered whether obligations to make reparation had been extinguished by the five-year prescriptive… Read More >
Lessons from Laing O’Rourke v Shepperton Studios on Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices
May 2026The decision in Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited -v- Shepperton Studios Limited [2026] EWHC 612 (TCC) is the latest judgment which explores the requirements for Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices to set out the basis of which the sums considered due have been calculated under a construction contract. We frequently encounter issues on construction projects… Read More >
Technology and Construction Court Annual Report 2024-2025 Takeaways
May 2026On 20 May 2026, the Technology and Construction Court (“TCC”) published its Annual Report for the year 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025[1]. The report confirms that the TCC remains busy, with a slight increase in new claims issued in London and a continued high settlement rate of around 85%. The report also highlights… Read More >
Part three: key construction and engineering insights from the King’s Speech 2026 – environment, ESG and nuclear
May 2026The recent King’s Speech 2026 sets out a range of proposed legislation across themes including national security, economic reform, energy and the environment, with several measures expected to have direct implications for the construction and engineering sector and wider UK economy. [1] In the first half of our latest mini‑series, we examined the main developments… Read More >
Agentic AI and Accountants: Emerging Regulatory and Professional Risks
May 2026The ICAEW’s recent article, “Can AI agents create regulatory compliance risks?” (28 April 2026), highlights the increasing deployment of so‑called “agentic AI” systems and the associated regulatory risks as a developing issue for the accountancy profession. The ICAEW’s article is based on the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum’s (“DRCF”) March 2026 foresight paper, The Future of… Read More >
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 >
Key lessons from United Utilities Water Ltd v Northstone (NI) Ltd
May 2026The TCC’s decision in United Utilities Water Ltd v Northstone (NI) Ltd (t/a Farrans Construction)¹ highlights the court’s firm approach to adjudication enforcement and the importance of getting payment procedures right. Key takeaways The TCC enforced an adjudicator’s award requiring Farrans to pay £3.27 million to United Utilities. The dispute centred on whether a payment… 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 >