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The impact of artificial intelligence on the construction industry
August 2024What 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 >
An AI Epidemic? The SEC takes action against companies for AI washing
August 2024We often say in the UK that once the US sneezes, the UK will eventually catch the cold and when looking at potential trends in claims against Directors and Officers and Financial Institutions we often look first to regulatory action and litigation taking place in the US to enable us to consider what might be… Read More >
Rebuilding Ukraine Part 4: Investment Opportunities
August 2024It is clear to all that a major global financial effort will be required to rebuild Ukraine. It is also now widely recognised that the investment needed to rebuild Ukraine cannot wait until the conclusion of the war. In recent times there has been a developing focus on financing and support for Ukraine’s reconstruction in… Read More >
Harnessing AI for safer construction: balancing innovation with regulatory compliance
July 2024Introduction This update summarises the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) current and ongoing approach to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the health and safety industry and, specifically, the construction and consultancy spheres. AI is a natural progression of the modern-day and fast-paced technology driven world that we operate in. The health and safety… Read More >
ARCHITECTS’ ROUNDTABLE – JULY 2024
July 2024On 10 July, Beale & Co had great pleasure in hosting the latest of its ever-popular Architects’ Roundtable events. The Roundtable event provided a timely opportunity for architects to share their views or experiences on some key issues that are currently affecting the industry and discuss the challenges and opportunities of today and the future. The event was… Read More >
Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report 2023
July 2024On 20 May 2024, the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) published its Annual Report for 2023. The report outlines the effectiveness of the WRC across the full ambit of services it provides, including adjudication, inspection, conciliation, mediation, advisory and information services. Information, Inspection and Enforcement The Information and Customer Service Unit saw a general increase in… Read More >
GLOBAL VANTAGE: THE CROWDSTRIKE OUTAGE – DATA HELD IN THE CLOUD CAUSES TROUBLE IN THE SKIES. THE CHALLENGES FACED BY DATA CENTRES
July 2024Data centres are the backbone of Big Tech, pivotal for business continuity, and offer enhanced performance and security for hosted data. The internet does not float in a cloud but sits securely in servers at data centres. On 19 July 2024, worldwide IT outages occurred. Crowdstrike – a cybersecurity company which produces antivirus software –… Read More >
Changes to RICS Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) arrangements in the UK and Ireland
July 2024The RICS has this month announced its decision to proceed with important amendments to its Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Requirements and Minimum Approved Wording for regulated firms in the UK and Ireland. The amendments, relating to fire safety and the assessment of external wall fire risk, received broad support during the RICS’s industry consultation, reflecting… Read More >
Washed-up, sewage and the Supreme Court: Manchester Ship Canal Company v United Utilities
July 2024Introduction This month’s Supreme Court (‘SC’) ruling in Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd (No. 2) [2024] UKSC 22 marks the much-anticipated conclusion of the long-running litigation between Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd (‘MSCC’) and United Utilities (‘UU’), the sewerage undertaker for North-West England. It is also likely to mark the… Read More >
Key Takeaways from the King’s Speech: The initial outlook for the UK construction industry
July 2024Introduction In the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, 40 bills were announced covering a range of topics and issues, including across the themes of ‘Economic Stability and Growth’; ‘Great British Energy and Clean Energy Superpower’; and ‘National Security and Serving the Country’. This update highlights some of the main bills from the Briefing issued… Read More >