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Building Safety (Wales) Bill published
Background to the draft Building Safety (Wales) Bill The Building Safety Expert Group recommendations, March 2019 The Building Safety Expert Group published its recommendations for an overhaul of the building safety system in Wales in its final report: A Road Map to safer buildings in Wales in March 2019.
Ofgem's LDES cap and floor consultation: what it means for pumped storage hydropower
On 19 June 2025, Ofgem published a landmark consultation on the proposed financial framework for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) projects applying under Window 1 of the cap and floor (C&F) regime. This initiative is a pivotal step in supporting the UK's Clean Power 2030 target and net zero ambitions, and it has significant implications for established technologies such as pumped storage hydropower (PSH).
Inertia's value in Pumped Storage Hydro
In this contributed article, Mark Macaulay, partner, Adam Brown, counsel, and Roddy Cormack, senior associate, from the projects team at law firm Dentons address the market opportunity for pumped storage hydropower.
Is the construction sector ready for AI?
By Mark Macaulay, construction partner at Dentons in Glasgow Artificial intelligence (AI), from generative AI to robotics, has the potential to transform many aspects of the construction sector. Widely touted use cases include the possibility of creating better informed designs using analytics trained on increasingly large specialist architectural and engineering datasets; sophisticated 3D modelling capabilities; and autonomous machines that can improve site monitoring and safety.
UK Construction case snippets: managing risk in construction projects
Highlights from recent court decisions of interest to those managing risk in construction projects. The Court of Appeal reinforces the penalty test established in Cavendish v. Makdessi What does "reasonable endeavours" mean in the context of force majeure clauses? A collateral warranty is not a construction contract Collaborative contracting in the UK construction industry English Contract Law Updates The Court of Appeal reinforces the penalty test established in Cavendish v.
Collaborative contracting in the UK construction industry
Mark Macaulay welcomes the shift to collaboration from the UK construction industry’s traditional adversarial relationships. However, some standard form contracts have some way to go before they can be regarded as truly collaborative. The evolution of collaborative contracting in the UK construction industry represents a significant shift from traditional adversarial relationships to a more integrated and co-operative approach.
"New tech" snippets: some food for thought (UK construction focus)
A couple of issues arising from the use of new technology in construction to get you thinking ahead. What tech are you using to house the golden thread? Various construction journals reported recently on Construction Leadership Council (CLC) research that found "a widespread lack of understanding of the move towards digitised project documents among manufacturers". The CLC's view is that "firms need to adopt a holistic data strategy" (see Construction News, 22 July 2022).
Getting to grips with AI (UK construction focus)
Where to start? The reach of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace and our day-to-day lives continues at a remarkable pace. The potential for efficiencies in the legal and construction sectors is both exciting and challenging but, for some, can be a little bamboozling! As with anything new in the workplace, those who take the time to learn how to use it efficiently and safely will soon reap the benefits.
Construction contracts: what's new? (UK focus)
A round-up of new and updated construction contracts published recently. New JCT 2024 editions launched Key changes to the JCT Design & Build Contract SBCC 2024 (Scottish) editions – update RIBA's Building Regulations Principal Designer Professional Services Contract CLLS updates its letter of intent New JCT 2024 editions launched The Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) continues to launch the 2024 updates to its various suites of standard forms of contract.
The Building Safety Act 2022: the basics
Part 4: Leaseholder protections, remediation and redress In this, the fourth and final part of our series looking at the key provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act), we summarise the redress provisions set out in Part 5 of the Act insofar as they apply in England. Most of the relevant provisions can be found in Part 5 of the Act, but not all of those are fully in force and not all relevant regulations have been made.
The building safety act 2022: the basics
Part 2: Building control, gateways and dutyholders In this, the second part of our series looking at the key provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act), we summarise some of the key changes to the building control regime in England. Most of the relevant provisions can be found in Part 3 of the Act, but not all of those are fully in force and not all relevant regulations have been made. Consequently, the position may change as more regulations are made and provisions come into force.
The building safety act 2022: the basics
Part 1: introduction, relevance and regulator This four-part series will provide an overview of the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) and its key provisions, explaining how all types of property may be affected and highlighting some of the resulting practical implications. The four-part series will be split as follows: Part 1: Introduction to the Act, its relevance and the Building Safety Regulator.
Legal issues for UK construction businesses - August 2022 | JD Supra
August 15, 2022 Akin Akinbode, Linzi Hedalen, Mark Macaulay, Esther McDermott, Kirsti Olson, Tracey Summerell, Paul Young Dentons + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Welcome to our summer round-up of articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses.
Legal issues for UK Construction Businesses, Spring 2022 | JD Supra
Building safety update An update on the Building Safety Bill's progress through Parliament Our latest legislation update focuses exclusively on the Building Safety Bill, given its importance for the construction industry, property owners and leaseholders. Currently under review in the House of Lords, the Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent in the summer. Click on the links to read a specific section or here to read the full update.
An update on the Building Safety Bill - Legislation round-up, UK Construction Focus | JD Supra
Government discussions with the industry on proposed solutions DLUHC clarifies developer commitments to remediation On 3 February 2022, the DLUHC requested more information from developers on buildings over 11 metres that they have worked on and provided additional information on the government's expectations of developers in regard to commitments to remediate. See the DLUHC letter to developers with attached Key Features Document, 3 February 2022.
Legal issues for UK construction businesses, Winter 2021 | JD Supra
Our latest round-up of articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses. Construction law Climate change and achieving net zero Dispute resolution Issues for commercial and HR directors Real estate and planning law Coronavirus (COVID-19), the "New Dynamic" and post-Brexit issues Construction law Legislation updates Our regular round-ups of new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry are published as the "State of Play" column in Construction Law.
Summary of new and proposed legislation, November 2021 (UK Construction Focus) | JD Supra
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The November 2021 update is below.
Q&A on challenges facing the UK construction industry in shifting to a net zero economy | JD Supra
As the UK shifts to a net zero economy, the UK Industry faces multiple challenges. We address the key issues and explain how we are helping our clients in "Q&A" form. Highlights from this Q&A were included in The Times Scotland's Climate Change & Cop26 Supplement. You can read the article here: Construction industry building a framework for net zero target. What are the key agreements and legislation governing international and UK climate change?
UK Construction sector initiatives focused on achieving net zero: some examples | JD Supra
The 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction reported that, globally, construction had generated 35% of energy-related CO2 emissions – lower than the year before, but only because transport emissions rose and took a greater proportion of the whole. In short, the construction industry is a heavy greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter and considerable effort is needed to meet net zero 2050 targets.
The "ESG" agenda (UK Construction focus) | JD Supra
The growing call for construction businesses to address environmental issues and reach net zero targets should not blind directors and managers to other key societal and governmental issues: the "S" and "G" in ESG should also sit firmly on construction agendas. Investors, shareholders, supply chains, clients, tenants and the general public are increasingly demanding that businesses prioritise and integrate "ESG" measures into their businesses and commercial relationships.
The UK's approach to climate change – and how the construction industry can help achieve net zero targets: an overview | JD Supra
A general overview of the UK's approach to climate change in the run-up to COP26, the measures being put in place to ensure the UK reaches its net zero targets and how construction can play its part in reaching those targets. The international background A body of international agreements lie behind the key climate-related EU and UK laws. For example, The Montreal Protocol in 1987 dealt with how to phase out a large group of "ozone-depleting substances".
Legal issues for UK construction businesses (Summer 2021 edition) | JD Supra
Our latest articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses. Construction law Dispute resolution Issues for commercial and HR directors Climate change and achieving net zero Real estate and planning law Coronavirus (COVID-19), the "New Dynamic" and post-Brexit issues Dispute resolution Enforcing adjudications Sarah Alexander argues that enforcement actions are integral to achieving the aims of the 1996 Construction Act to provide a “speedy mechanism for settling disputes”.
Summary of new and proposed legislation, May 2021 (UK Construction Focus) | JD Supra
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The May 2021 update is below. Information contained in our COVID-19 articles and publications is correct at the time of print. This is, however, a constantly evolving situation across the globe and specific advice and guidance should be sought as required.
Summary of new and proposed legislation, April 2021 (UK Construction Focus) | JD Supra
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The April 2021 update is below. Information contained in our COVID-19 articles and publications is correct at the time of print. This is, however, a constantly evolving situation across the globe and specific advice and guidance should be sought as required.
Summary of new and proposed legislation, March 2021 (UK Construction Focus) | JD Supra
Dentons' UK Construction team prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The March 2021 update is below. Information contained in our COVID-19 articles and publications is correct at the time of print. This is, however, a constantly evolving situation across the globe and specific advice and guidance should be sought as required.
Legal issues for UK construction businesses (UPDATED) | JD Supra
Our latest articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses.
New and proposed legislation, December 2020 (UK construction focus) | JD Supra
Our construction team's regular guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the UK construction industry. Parts of this update were published in Construction Law magazine's "State of Play" table, number 255 on 1 December 2020. Information contained in our COVID-19 articles and publications is correct at the time of print. This is, however, a constantly evolving situation across the globe and specific advice and guidance should be sought as required.
New focus on social value in central government contracts | JD Supra
Public bodies must now take account of social value in the award of central government contracts following the publication of Procurement Policy Note 06/20 – taking account of social value in the award of central government contracts (PPN 06/20) (24 September 2020).
Offshore wind: floating futures | JD Supra
Globally, some 80% of potential offshore wind power resources are said to lie in waters more than 60 metres deep. These deeper water sites often offer stronger and more continuous wind, but probably cannot be exploited with conventional “fixed bottom” wind turbine units. So the industry, following a path previously charted by offshore oil and gas, is developing floating turbine foundation units. Expectations of floating technology are high.
Guidance on future-proofing UK construction contract amendments published amid coronavirus (COVID-19) | JD Supra
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Task Force recently published guidance on future-proofing contract amendments. This builds on its May 2020 guidance COVID-19 Contractual Best Practice Guidance (the May 2020 Guidance), which aimed to be a starting point for all parties for dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Summary of new and proposed legislation (UK Construction Focus, July 2020) | JD Supra
Dentons' UK prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The July 2020 update is below. Information contained in our COVID-19 articles and publications is correct at the time of print. This is, however, a constantly evolving situation across the globe and specific advice and guidance should be sought as required.
Summary of new and proposed legislation (UK Construction Focus, July 2020) | Lexology
Dentons' UK prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry for publication in Construction Law's "state of play" table. The July 2020 update is below. Information contained in our COVID-19 articles and publications is correct at the time of print. This is, however, a constantly evolving situation across the globe and specific advice and guidance should be sought as required.
How soon until infrastructure's digital revolution becomes the "new normal"? | JD Supra
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) continues to develop a systems-based vision for UK infrastructure and to improve understanding on how a digital approach could be used to better design, build, operate and integrate our built environment.
How soon until infrastructure's digital revolution becomes the "new normal"? | Lexology
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) continues to develop a systems-based vision for UK infrastructure and to improve understanding on how a digital approach could be used to better design, build, operate and integrate our built environment.
Brexit round-up (UK construction focus) | JD Supra
The Brexit negotiations have been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic but certainly not forgotten. Negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship started in March 2020 after the UK's withdrawal from the EU on 31 January 2020 (exit day) at which point the Withdrawal Agreement (WA) came into force. The goal is a new UK/EU agreement to be implemented after the transition period, which is scheduled to end on 31 December 2020.
Frequently asked questions on the impact of COVID-19 on NEC4 contracts | JD Supra
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Summary of new and proposed legislation (UK construction focus) | Lexology
Dentons' UK prepare a monthly guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. The March 2020 update is below. Tax: changes to IR35 Changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) were scheduled to come into effect on 6 April 2020. However, the UK government has postponed the operation of the changes until April 2021 because of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. See this link for more detail.
ESG And The Construction Industry
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ESG And The Construction Industry
UK: ESG And The Construction Industry 19 March 2020 by Mark Macaulay (London) Dentons Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The continuing rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues up public and corporate agendas now makes them a key driver in investment decisions.
ESG and the construction industry | JD Supra
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ESG and the construction industry | Lexology
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March 11 2020 The continuing rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues up public and corporate agendas now makes them a key driver in investment decisions. Aside from making decisions that are socially responsible or morally right, the growing trend of ESG integration amongst companies and investors makes the need to address sustainability and societal issues within the construction industry increasingly important.
New And Proposed Legislation Summary, December 2019 (UK Construction Focus)
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Blockchain Boost For 'Smart' Contracts
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Lampros Stougiannos warns that the rapidly developing uptake of digital technologies across industries, including BIM in construction, allied to a more collaborative approach to project execution, will force changes to contracts. Throw blockchain into the mix, and 'smart contracts' are not far off.
Blockchain boost for 'smart' contracts | Lexology
Lampros Stougiannos warns that the rapidly developing uptake of digital technologies across industries, including BIM in construction, allied to a more collaborative approach to project execution, will force changes to contracts. Throw blockchain into the mix, and ‘smart contracts’ are not far off.
Smart Contracting: What Lies Over The Horizon?
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Legal issues for those running UK construction businesses - October 2019 | JD Supra
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A green legacy for Theresa May - a radical new target of net zero emissions by 2050 and a challenge for construction | Lexology
United Kingdom
August 19 2019 The UK’s current target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 was set by the UK Climate Change Act in 2008. Ten years on, global focus on the need for climate change continues to intensify.
Adopting smart contracts in construction: what are the practical and legal issues? - More questions than answers? | JD Supra
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Build UK's ambition to move to zero retentions by 2025 | JD Supra
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New and updated standard form contracts (UK construction focus) | JD Supra
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