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Ontario Court of Appeal poised to clarify construction lien appeal routes
February 2026In Castle Homes Design Inc. v McKenzie, 2026 ONCA 98, the Court of Appeal indicated its intent to resolve a dispute about the appropriate appeal route for construction lien proceedings. Background Castle Homes, a construction company, contracted with a homeowner to install a swimming pool and deck at a residential property. A dispute arose and… Read More >
How the Buy Ontario Act and Buy Canadian Policy will reshape construction procurement in Canada
February 2026Ontario’s newly enacted Buy Ontario Act and the federal[1] Buy Canadian Policy together mark a significant shift requiring contractors and suppliers to spend at home – if they are going to work for the government – to strengthen domestic industries, stabilise supply chains, and protect local workers. The construction industry stands at the intersection of… Read More >
Part one: how rapid data centre expansion is testing the UK’s planning and infrastructure regime – planning pressures
February 2026The UK is in the midst of a data centre boom. Exponential growth in cloud services, artificial intelligence, streaming, e-commerce and internet usage is driving unprecedented demand for secure, low-latency computing and storage capacity. The supply market is reacting at pace, dictating the development of swathes of land across the nation[1]. Hyperscalers are targeting exponential… Read More >
Key insights from CIRIA’s new guidance on performance-based specifications, IP and MMC
February 2026Last year saw the publication of two new and important guidance documents by CIRIA, in conjunction with Buildoffsite. The guides are aimed at stakeholders working on a range of projects using innovative ways of working in the UK construction and manufacturing sectors, namely: Using Performance Specifications in Construction Projects; and Managing Intellectual Property for Modern… Read More >
Adjudication Risks When Contract Existence is Disputed
February 2026The decision of the Technology and Construction Court In High Tech Construction Limited v WLP Trading and Marketing Limited [2026] EWHC 152 (TCC) has highlighted the need for contractual certainty and its corresponding relationship with Adjudicator jurisdiction. Where the existence of the underlying contract is in dispute, rather than the nature of its terms, and… Read More >
Build Canada homes: a five-month snapshot
February 2026Build Canada Homes (“BCH”) is a novel office aiming to double the pace of residential construction across Canada by combining “flexible finance tools, land access, and development expertise under one roof”.[1] This article provides a high-level backgrounder to BCH and the progress it has made since its initial launch. Key moments over the past five… Read More >
Key Legal and Industry Changes Shaping the Construction Sector in 2026 and Beyond (Part 2)
February 2026Part 1 of our report outlined how the UK construction sector continues to evolve, including as a result of new and anticipated new legal and commercial developments and shifting market dynamics. For construction professionals and businesses, navigating these changes will be important, not only for ensuring compliance with regulatory or client requirements but also in… Read More >
B.C. Court of Appeal Reinforces Key Lessons for Managing Construction Delay Claims
February 2026CIMIC Morningstar Investments Ltd. v. Chandos Construction Ltd., 2026 BCCA 2 In CIMIC Morningstar Investments Ltd. v. Chandos Construction Ltd., 2026 BCCA 2, the British Columbia Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal an arbitral award arising from a delayed fixed-price construction project. The decision is a strong reaffirmation of the limited scope of appeals… Read More >
TCC Clarifies Adjudication Rights in Joint Venture Contracts
February 2026In the recent Technology and Construction Court decision, Darchem Engineering Ltd v Bouygues Travaux Publics & Anor [2026] EWHC 220, Mr Justice Constable refused to enforce an adjudicator’s award of approximately £23.9 million. The case arose out of works at the Hinkley Point C project and concerned a subcontract between two unincorporated joint ventures (JVs).… Read More >
EU Procurement Reform: What Is Changing, What Consultees Said, and What It Means for Scotland
February 2026The EU is entering the final phase of a major reform of its public procurement regime, with a new legislative framework expected to replace the 2014 directives from 2027 onwards. The direction of travel is clear, with greater simplification, stronger sustainability and social value requirements, enhanced digitalisation, and measures to support European economic security. These… Read More >