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Delivering Excellent Public Works in a Modern Day World: Update to Construction Playbook (September 2022)
September 2022The Government’s Construction Playbook, first published on 8 December 2020, sets out how the public sector can get projects and programmes right from the start, building social value into the foundations of the public procurement processes. We are set to see up to £31 billion of contracts across economic and social infrastructure being brought to… Read More >
Limitation Periods…. Today is the Day!
June 2022We have been providing regular updates and speaking at workshops and seminars over the last 12 months as the government sought to finalise the Building Safety Act 2022, which forms along with the Fire Safety Act, its main legislative response to the Grenfell Inquiry. The Building Safety Act finally received Royal Assent on the 28… Read More >
How Law No. (3) of 2026 Raises the Bar on Dubai’s Construction Standards
March 2026His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Law No. (3) of 2026 on the Quality and Safety of Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai. The aim of the law is to strengthen the safety, quality and long-term performance of buildings across the emirate, introducing a structured framework that will affect developers, contractors,… Read More >
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report Government Response: Annual Report 2026
March 2026On 25 February 2026, one year on from the Government’s formal response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report (the “Inquiry”), the Government has published its first annual review detailing progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Inquiry. The annual review can be read in full here, and our previous article on the Government’s… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: February 2026 Update
March 2026Welcome to the seventh edition of In Competition. Whilst February is the shortest month of the year, it offered no shortage of developments in the fields of competition and procurement. In the month the Procurement Act 2023 turned one year old, the first claims were brought under the Act and the first contract performance notices… Read More >
What climate governance means for Canada’s construction industry in the net zero era
March 2026In June 2025, the Canadian Construction Association (the ‘CCA’), in partnership with the Canada Climate Law Initiative (the ‘CCLI’), released a report titled ‘Building Resilience: A Guide to Climate Governance for Canada’s Construction Sector’ (the ‘Report’). The Report is particularly timely, noting that ‘Canada has been, and is still, warming at a rate that is double… 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 >
Key Legal and Industry Changes Shaping the Construction Sector in 2026 (Part 1)
February 2026Although the UK construction sector displayed pockets of greater stability in 2025, the last year delivered key legal, regulatory and market developments that should not be overlooked. Staying ahead of these shifts is essential for compliance and will help to inform competitive tendering strategies, effective contract positions and to also protect project outcomes. In this… Read More >
The Rapid Rise of Data Centres – Opportunities and Risks for the UK Construction Industry
December 2025Global spending on data centres is projected to approach USD $3 trillion by 2028, with the U.S. alone accounting for more than half of that growth[1]. In the UK, there are currently an estimated 477 data centres, with this number set to jump by 100 within the next five years. The largest facility, located in… Read More >
New ARB Code – What Architects Need to Know
October 2025The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has recently published a significantly updated Architects Code of Conduct and Practice, which came into force on 1 September 2025. The new Code represents the most significant reform to the regulatory framework in over a decade, replacing the 2017 Code and marking a decisive shift in how professional standards for… Read More >