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Wallace Estates v Durkan: Case Management Lessons from the First Joint TCC-FTT Building Safety Act Hearing
August 2026In our recent article on the Technology and Construction Court Guide 2026 (the “Guide”) we discussed the introduction of Section 9, the Guide’s first dedicated section dealing with Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) claims. The recent decision in Wallace Estates Ltd v Durkan Estates Ltd [2026] EWHC 2133 (TCC) provides the first significant example of… Read More >
Price Escalation in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: Comparing the Routes to Relief
August 2026Article 3 of 3 in a series by Beale & Co on price escalation, exceptional circumstances and construction contracts in the GCC. In the first two articles in this series, we introduced the doctrine of exceptional circumstances under GCC civil codes and examined the changes introduced by the New UAE Civil Code. In this final… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: July 2026 Update
August 2026Welcome to the twelfth edition of In Competition. In this publication, we review competition law and public procurement developments from the preceding calendar month. July was a month about process rather than outcomes, and specifically about how much a regulator may take and how much a contracting authority must give. In Luxembourg the Grand Chamber… Read More >
AI – Market Update and Tips for Contractors and Consultants
August 2026It is difficult to identify an aspect of the construction industry that artificial intelligence (“AI”) does not have the potential to disrupt. From bid preparation and market analysis to contract management and design optimisation, AI presents significant opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy across the project lifecycle. However, the use of AI also brings its… Read More >
Price Escalation in UAE Construction: How the New Civil Code Changes the Position
August 2026Article 2 of 3 in a series by Beale & Co on price escalation, exceptional circumstances and construction contracts in the GCC. The New UAE Civil Code, Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025, came into effect on 1 June 2026. It introduces significant changes to the legal framework governing exceptional circumstances. For contractors facing… Read More >
When the authority says no: Appendix H, Prime Way Care and the evaluation record
August 2026Every procurement challenge begins with the same fight. The bidder wants the evaluation records. The authority will not produce them. Until now that argument has been run from first principles in every case, with the claimant reasoning from asymmetry of information and the authority answering that the request is premature, unpleaded and disproportionate. It no… Read More >
Health and Safety Authority Annual Report 2025: Key Developments for the Construction Sector
August 2026The Health and Safety Authority (“HSA”) has recently published its Annual Report for 2025, marking the first year of the HSA’s Strategy Statement 2025-2027. The Strategy Statement sets out a three-year roadmap aimed at protecting workers, modernising safety regulations, and supporting economic sustainability in Ireland. The report highlights the Authority’s continued focus on targeted enforcement,… Read More >
Building Safety Act Claims and the TCC Guide 2026
August 2026In a recent article, we discussed the headline changes introduced by the Technology and Construction Court Guide 2026 (“the Guide”), including the new procurement provisions, guidance on artificial intelligence and, perhaps most significantly, the introduction of a dedicated section dealing with Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) claims. Given the growing volume of building safety litigation… Read More >
Global Vantage: What international suppliers need to know about Canada’s changing procurement landscape
August 2026Companies seeking to participate in Canadian public sector projects face a changing procurement environment as governments respond to continuing geopolitical developments with the United States (US). Several Canadian provinces (and the Canadian Government) and public bodies have introduced measures restricting the participation of certain US suppliers in public procurements over the past year. While these… Read More >
Part 1: Price Escalation and Construction Contracts in the GCC – When Can the Court Intervene?
August 2026Construction companies operating across the GCC continue to face significant cost pressures. Prices for key construction inputs have risen, labour markets remain tight, and regional geopolitical instability has increased supply chain and logistics risks. In particular, concerns regarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have contributed to volatility in freight and insurance costs, affecting the… Read More >