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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 >
When an HSE Inspector Calls – Part 2
October 2024As part of our ‘Health and Safety at Work Act – 50 years on’ feature, Jo Lewis, Michael Salau and Daniela Miklova consider the HSE’s approach to enforcement action with a review of recent prosecutions. They explore the enforcement trends within the construction industry to minimise the risk of fatalities and non-fatal injuries within the… Read More >
Steps to create a safer culture and future for the construction industry – recent updates and has enough been done?
September 2024Introduction The Construction Leadership Council (“CLC”) published a report on “Creating Safe Buildings: Delivering safety, competence, and quality“[1] in late August 2024 (the “CLC Report”). The CLC Report preceded publication of the significant and highly anticipated Phase 2 “Report into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017” on 4 September 2024[2] (the “Grenfell… Read More >
GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY: PHASE 2 REPORT – Summary of main findings
September 2024Introduction On 4 September 2024, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published its highly anticipated Phase 2 Report into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017 (the “Report”)[1]. At the centre of this is the significant human tragedy – the fire resulted in 72 deaths, injuring and impacting many others. The Public Inquiry’s Phase 1… Read More >
DIGESTING THE GRENFELL REPORT
September 2024The Grenfell Tower Inquiry examined the events leading to and the aftermath of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. The final Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry Report, a subject of great anticipation and significance, was released on 4 September 2024. Our analysis will delve into the primary findings, the complexities, and the… Read More >
REPORTS FROM THE COURTS
August 2024The latest review of court decisions important to the construction industry comes from Andrew Croft, Benjamin Spannuth and Daniela Miklova. Our regular round up of the judgments of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft, Ben Spannuth and Daniela Miklova who look at an appeal ruling emphasising that the Building Safety Fund’s objective is… 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 >
Labour’s victory: the future of construction, infrastructure and energy under their manifesto
July 2024Introduction In the period leading up to the 2024 general election, the prospect of political change was highly anticipated in the UK. This came to fruition as the results confirmed a new political era with Labour coming to power. Building on our previous article What Happens Next for the UK Construction Industry if Labour Prevails?,… Read More >
Lendlease Construction Limited v AECOM Limited [2023] EWHC 2620
December 2023Overview On 1 November 2023, the Technology and Construction Court handed down Judgment in Lendlease Construction (Europe) Limited v AECOM Limited [2023] EWHC 2620 (TCC). Sheena Sood of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP, Lynne McCafferty KC and Matthew Thorne acted for AECOM, the successful party. Lendlease’s claim was dismissed in its entirety with costs awarded in… Read More >
The Genoa Bridge Collapse: How and Why?
October 2023The collapse of the Genoa bridge in Italy in 2018, that killed 43 people and left many hundreds homeless, sparked a critique of the inspection regime of bridges and highways in Italy and specifically, how privatised maintenance and passive state regulation ultimately resulted in the tragedy. It also prompted the UK to evaluate its inspection… Read More >