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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 >
UK environmental action continues – permission for Cumbrian coal mine quashed by the Court
November 2024Background The High Court’s ruling in the combined cases of Friends of the Earth Limited & Others (1) and South Lakeland Action on Climate Change – Towards Transition (2) v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, West Cumbria Mining Limited & Cumbria County Council [2024] EWHC 2349 (Admin) was handed down in… 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 >
How to Embed Sustainable Innovations and Digital Transformations in Construction Contracts
September 2024The built environment plays a major role in the health of earth’s environment, and green-construction initiatives can significantly improve global sustainability. The adoption of green initiatives is not without its challenges but, with the support of world leading Employers keen to meet sustainability targets, we have seen significant growth in the use of sustainable construction… Read More >
Finch v Surrey County Council – Supreme Court issues major decision on environmental impact assessment requirements: all’s well that ends well?
July 2024Introduction On 20 June 2024, the Supreme Court announced its decision in R (on the application of Finch on behalf of the Weald Action Group) (Appellant) v Surrey County Council and others (Respondents) [2024] UKSC 20. By the 3-2 majority judgment, it determined that greenhouse gas emissions arising from the use and combustion of refined… Read More >