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Opportunity to help shape the approach to regulation of architects
August 2021On 16 August 2021 the Government published a Call for Evidence in respect of a review of architect regulations. Architects should take note as this provides an opportunity to comment on the way the profession is regulated and hints that significant change to the regime could be afoot. Given the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More >
IPCC Climate Change Report, a “code-red read” for everyone!
August 2021As pressure begins to grow in the run up to COP26, the United Nations intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has today issued its report on the changes happening to our planet, and the fact that human activity is increasing the risk of irreversible climate change. The UN secretary-general describes it as “code red for… Read More >
All businesses face the growing threat of climate change litigation
July 2021This month’s extreme floods in Germany, Belgium and now China have once more brought sharply into focus the issue of climate change and the growing global acknowledgment that there is a climate crisis. We are sure we would all acknowledge that previously scientists have been hesitant in linking extreme weather events with climate change but… Read More >
Procurement in a changing climate: Government requires carbon reduction plans from bidders
July 2021On 5 June 2021, the UK Government issued a Procurement Policy Notice[1] which will require tenderers for public contracts with a value above £5 million to demonstrate how they will act to reduce their carbon emissions. The PPN is intended to take effect from 30 September 2021. Public procurement is a useful lever to help… Read More >
Cleared for take-off? – Supreme Court breathes new life into plans for Heathrow’s third runway
December 2020In an article earlier this year, we considered the Court of Appeal’s ruling that Heathrow Airport’s plans for a third runway were illegal because no consideration was given to climate change obligations under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (“the Paris Agreement”). It was thought that the ruling could have wide-reaching implications, with the possibility… Read More >
Part two: how rapid data centre expansion is testing the UK’s planning and infrastructure regime – environmental constraints
April 2026In part one of our three-part series, we explored how the rapid expansion of data centre development is stretching the UK’s planning system and exposing structural weaknesses in long‑established planning frameworks. In part two, we turn to the environmental constraints increasingly shaping whether, where and how data centre projects can proceed. While these facilities are… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: November 2025 Update
November 2025Welcome to the fourth edition of ‘In Competition’. We discuss the reforms within the UK rail sector and why some commentators fear this could limit competition to the detriment of passengers. The UK CMA has released new guidance on seeking immunity from penalties in cartel investigations, as well as key aspects of its approach to… Read More >
TMO4+: The Impact of Grid Connection Reform on Demand Projects
October 2025In our previous article, we explored how Ofgem’s Targeted Market Option 4+ (TMO4+) reforms aim to reshape the UK’s grid connection landscape, particularly for supply-side projects like power generation and distribution. These reforms will also significantly affect demand-side projects such as data centres, industrial units, and large-scale housing developments. TMO4+ is designed to accelerate the… Read More >
FCA moves to simplify climate related disclosures and tackle Greenwashing
September 2025The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has announced plans to simplify climate-related disclosures and curb greenwashing. With sustainable investment products and environmentally responsible branding on the rise, concerns remain that not all claims are genuine. The FCA aims to boost transparency so investors and consumers can distinguish between genuine sustainability efforts and misleading marketing. What greenwashing… Read More >
RIBA AI Report 2025 reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming architecture and construction
September 2025The use of AI across all industries, including construction, is advancing at an unprecedented pace and reaching into aspects of creativity, judgment, and strategy that were once thought uniquely human. The RIBA AI report 2025 was recently published and provides confirmation that the appetite within the architectural profession to adopt Artificial Intelligence is growing –… Read More >