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Virtual Architects’ Roundtable – February 2021
February 2021On 9 February, Beale & Co were delighted to host its latest Architects’ Roundtable for professionals in the industry. With the continuing COVID-19 circumstances, this was second Architects’ Roundtable to be held virtually. The roundtable provided an opportunity for architects to reflect on the key issues, some new and some prevailing, that are affecting the… Read More >
UK Government Cladding Update
February 2021The UK government announced today a new fund worth £3.5bn to address unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in high-rise buildings over 18 metres. This is further to the Government’s £1.6bn Building Safety Fund created in March 2020 to help fix non-ACM cladding systems on high-rise blocks. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick made a statement to MPs… Read More >
Managing the risks of ‘forever chemicals’: PFAS in the construction industry
April 2025Updated March 2025 Introduction to PFAS and its use in the construction industry Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals valued in the construction industry for their durability and resistance to water, grease, and corrosion. They are commonly found in products and materials such as roofing, paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives, semiconductors,… Read More >
Latest PFI data – opportunities, risks and potential impacts on the future of PF3 funding
February 2025On 19 February 2025, HM Treasury and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) published the latest data (as at 31 March 2024) in relation to Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects[1] in the UK. The data shows there were 665 PFI projects reflecting a capital investment of around £50 billion, with… Read More >
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES LANDSCAPE FOR 2024: THE HERE AND NOW AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT IN 2025
January 2025Introduction The construction industry remains under pressure. Insolvencies continue to threaten project stability, whilst a third wave of fire safety claims looms on the horizon. Standard industry contracts and guidance seek to address evolving contractual, regulatory and market demands, while the Government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan intensifies cladding remediation deadlines and sanctions. Appropriate contract terms (including… Read More >
New (Cladding) Remediation Acceleration Plan: prompt action and stronger powers!
December 2024On 2 December 2024, the Government announced its Remediation Acceleration Plan (RAP). Investigations following the Grenfell Tower fire highlighted the significant number of buildings requiring remediation across England. At first, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government estimated that remediation works would be completed by 2035, however the National Audit Office’s report (NAO report),… Read More >
The latest Grenfell debate: update on the House of Lord’s examination of the Phase 2 Report
December 2024Over seven years have passed since the Grenfell Tower fire. In September 2024, the Inquiry Panel issued its Phase 2 Report into the circumstances and causes of the tragedy. The Report indicated failures by the Government and the construction industry in the years preceding the fire and its immediate aftermath. The House of Lords recently… Read More >
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES LANDSCAPE FOR 2024: THE HERE AND NOW AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT – THIRD INSTALMENT
November 2024Current Trends in the Market and Construction Claims: Various trends continue to reshape the construction disputes landscape, posing fresh risks and challenges for clients, contractors, consultants, and other industry stakeholders. Legislative changes, recent case law and evolving market dynamics — particularly around contract terms, building safety, professional liability, and claim apportionment are driving these developments.… Read More >
100 days of Labour: have they stuck to their manifesto?
October 2024Just over 100 days ago, Labour entered government following a successful campaign and landslide victory. At the time, we examined the Labour Party’s manifesto pledges, focusing on the key opportunities and impacts they could bring for the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors. A link to that article can be found below. As we’ve reached the… Read More >
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 >