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Terms and Conditions Update
March 2023There have been some key developments in the UK and global markets over the past year that have had a knock-on effect on the construction industry. There have also been some key legal developments with more to come very soon. We think that it is important to consider whether to update your standard terms and conditions… Read More >
Protecting people and places: HSE Strategy 2022 to 2032
February 2023The HSE has faced growing responsibilities following its appointment as the Building Safety Regulator (“BSR”) and enhanced chemical regulation role post-Brexit. These new responsibilities combined with external factors, such as new technologies in the workplace, the government’s net zero agenda commitment and the growing gig economy, have required the HSE to evaluate how it intends… Read More >
RICS proposes guidance note on multi-storey residential valuations
October 2022On 3 October 2022, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) published a draft guidance note on the valuation of properties in multi-storey residential buildings with cladding. The draft guidance is open for public consultation until 31 October 2022. Background It has been recently reported that there are still 10,000 properties which require remediation works… Read More >
ARCHITECTS’ ROUNDTABLE – SEPTEMBER 2022
October 2022On 28 September, Beale & Co were delighted to host its latest Architects’ Roundtable for leading architectural practices. The roundtable provided an opportunity for architects to share their experience on the key issues, some new and some prevailing, that are affecting the industry and to discuss the challenges of today and the future. The roundtable… Read More >
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 >
Agentic AI and Accountants: Emerging Regulatory and Professional Risks
May 2026The ICAEW’s recent article, “Can AI agents create regulatory compliance risks?” (28 April 2026), highlights the increasing deployment of so‑called “agentic AI” systems and the associated regulatory risks as a developing issue for the accountancy profession. The ICAEW’s article is based on the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum’s (“DRCF”) March 2026 foresight paper, The Future of… Read More >
Part two: key construction and engineering insights from the King’s Speech 2026 – infrastructure and digital developments
May 2026Earlier this month, the King’s Speech set out the UK government’s legislative agenda across areas including national security, economic reform, energy and housing, with several proposals directly affecting the construction and engineering sector in the future. [1] We outline the key infrastructure and digital developments and priorities most relevant to developers, contractors, consultants and their… Read More >
Part one: key construction and engineering insights from the King’s Speech 2026 – core commercial changes
May 2026The King’s Speech 2026, delivered on 13 May, outlined the upcoming legislative agenda and priorities for the UK.[1] Many of the proposed measures will have direct implications for the construction and engineering sector, alongside broader economic impacts. In this mini‑series, we highlight the developments and opportunities relevant to developers, contractors, consultants and their insurers. In… Read More >
The New Hospital Programme Reset: What’s Changed?
April 2026The New Hospital Programme was originally presented as a plan to deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030. However, a review commissioned by the Government following the July 2024 General Election and conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care revealed significant funding gaps and delays within the Programme. The review’s findings were published in… Read More >