On 2 February 2026, the TCC delivered an important judgment relating to workmanship standards, materials selection, mechanical and electrical installation practices, the evidential weight of expert joint statements, and the obligations owed under collateral warranties in multi‑layered ownership structures.
The EU is developing a new Construction Services Act to harmonise rules, reduce fragmentation and support greener, more digital construction across the Single Market. Although the UK is outside the EU, these reforms will influence UK contractors operating in EU supply chains by shaping procurement rules, sustainability standards and digital compliance expectations.
Construction and development faced a mixed but improving landscape in 2025. Although the sector saw modest growth in output driven by infrastructure and private housing, there remained ongoing weakness in commercial sectors like offices and retail.
This webinar comprised four bitesize updates bringing you up to date on the latest key legal developments.
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced environmental planning reforms designed to “accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment under the Plan for Change”.
In a significant ruling handed down by Mr Justice Choudhury, the High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge brought by Rydon Group Holdings Limited against decisions made by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities concerning the remediation of unsafe cladding on three high-rise residential buildings.
In 2024, the UK was home to the highest number of data centres in Western Europe. With around 250 active facilities across 72 cities, the market was valued at approximately US$10.7bn in 2024.
In our October 2024 update, we outlined the formation of NISTA through the merger of the National Infrastructure Commission and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority. On 17 July 2025 NISTA launched a groundbreaking Infrastructure Pipeline tool, representing a significant advancement in the UK’s approach to infrastructure planning and delivery.
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report (the “Inquiry”), published in September 2024, has prompted a significant evolution in the regulatory landscape for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
The UK Government has announced a set of reforms aimed at accelerating the remediation of unsafe cladding across residential buildings.
The judgment provides clarification on the scope and limitations of the FTT’s powers when making remediation orders under the BSA 2022.
Cost control and commercial certainty remain significant challenges for large infrastructure projects, with frequent budget overruns and delays highlighting the need for better planning, stakeholder collaboration and streamlined legal processes.
