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Episode #2 – Beyond Net Zero – COP 26
October 2021In this episode of Beales Bitesize, Beale & Co partners, Michael Salau and Nathan Modell, discuss the upcoming COP 26 climate conference and some of the related topics covered in our recent Beyond Net Zero series of articles. Click here to see more from our Beyond Net Zero series. For more information, please contact Michael… Read More >
CONTRACTING FOR NET ZERO
October 2021Both purchasers and suppliers of construction services have an important role to play in achieving net zero objectives. As part of our “Beyond Net Zero” series in the run up to COP26, this article explores the opportunities and challenges for employers and contractors of incorporating provisions designed to promote net zero objectives into construction contracts.… Read More >
The Race to Net Zero; how construction is modernising their materials and construction methods ahead of 2050
September 2021With the race to 2050’s net zero target firmly upon us and the countdown to COP26 in November 2021, pressure is growing on the construction industry to arrive at ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Ultimately this may lead to the urgent revision of building materials and methods of construction and we examine some recent… Read More >
Introduction to Beale & Co’s Beyond Net Zero Series
August 2021In November 2021, Glasgow will host the 26th meeting of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties, better known as “COP26”. Following the publication of the first part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Sixth Assessment Report on the 9th August 2021 in what is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing our generation,… Read More >
BEYOND NET ZERO
August 2021Following the Climate Change Act passed in 2008, the United Kingdom’s Parliament declared a climate emergency in 2019, recognising the impact and significant challenges posed by climate change, a global issue. Reducing global carbon emissions and mitigating for the impact of climate change are undoubtedly some of biggest challenges facing our generation. Given that the… Read More >
Construction Week Leaders in Construction Summit: Driving the UAE’s Net-Zero Strategy
September 2023The annual Construction Week Leaders in Construction Summit took place on 20 September this year, in Dubai. The Summit brought together industry experts to share their insights on the latest trends and technologies that will help drive the UAE’s net-zero strategy. In this two-part series, we discuss the key takeaways from the Summit and the… Read More >
Mission Zero Review: How Does Construction fit in?
January 2023Introduction Net Zero has been placed at the forefront of UK policy over the last few years in light of the growing awareness of the impacts of climate change. The UK Government has committed to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and its Net Zero Strategy was published in 2021. However, amidst an… Read More >
New Cabinet Office review of frameworks
March 2022Andrew Croft and Kevin Henderson cast their eye over the recently published Cabinet Office commissioned review of construction frameworks that advised how they could achieve a ‘Gold Standard’. Employers might use it to push harder for an unfair risk-share with the project delivery team, they caution. This article was first published by Construction Law March… Read More >
Climate risk and competition law: insurers must beware of coordinated retreat
August 2025Introduction In early 2025, a group of California homeowners filed a claim in Ferrier et al. v. State Farm Group 25STCV12117 (California Superior Court, Los Angeles County), alleging that several of the largest US property insurers – including State Farm, Farmers, Travelers, and Allstate – coordinated their withdrawal from wildfire-prone regions, leaving consumers with no… Read More >
UK Government’s “Small Business Plan” – key takeaways and what this could mean for businesses
August 2025On 31 July 2025, the Department for Business & Trade issued their plan for how the Government intends to support SMEs across the UK (the “SBP”). With construction and professional services accounting for 16% and 14% respectively of all SMEs, this is clearly an important topic for the construction and engineering sector. This plan, which… Read More >