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Construction disputes landscape Q1 2025
April 2025Welcome to our first quarterly update for 2025. As anticipated, the construction industry still faces challenges, including commercial and geo-political headwinds. Insolvencies within the sector threaten project progress and stability, whilst new payment, retention and reporting requirements continue to come into force. Negotiating appropriate contract terms and conditions, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues… Read More >
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response
February 2025On 26 February 2025, the Government Response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report (the “Inquiry”) was presented to Parliament. The response can be read in full here. The Phase 2 Report, which concluded the Inquiry’s work, made 58 recommendations, of which 37 were directed at the government and 21 were directed at other… Read More >
Biodiversity Net Gain: celebrating one year of the landmark environmental policy for new developments in England
February 202512 February 2024 saw the introduction of the landmark mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy for developers in England, which situates improving biodiversity at the forefront of new developments. We recognise its first anniversary by looking back at the policy’s inception, the main questions which have arisen and what we consider our clients should have… Read More >
Vista Tower: Remediation Contribution Order awarded against 76 companies for over £13 million
February 2025The First Tier Tribunal has held that it is just and equitable to make a Remediation Contribution Order against 76 companies in joint and several terms for the remediation works at Vista Tower. Background Vista Tower has received significant attention since the former Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) obtained a Remediation Order (RO)… 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 >
URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [Case ID: UKSC 2023/0110]
December 2024This week, the Supreme Court will consider key issues concerning liability and limitation in an ongoing dispute between URS Corporation Ltd and BDW Trading Ltd. The decision will interest contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, including developers and insurers. Background BDW Trading Ltd (“BDW”), a property developer, appointed URS Corporation Ltd (“URS”) as structural engineering and… 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 >
‘Polluter pays’: cladding remediation update
November 2024On 4 November 2024, the National Audit Office (NAO) published its report on the Government’s programme for remediating dangerous cladding[1]. Investigations that followed the Grenfell Tower fire revealed a significant number of unsafe buildings throughout England. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), the Government department behind the remediation of unsafe buildings, launched… 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 >