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Construction Law Guide to: Time in Construction Contracts

The latest in our CL Guides series comes from Rachel Chaplin of DLA Piper LLP who explains some of the key time-related provisions relating to construction works.

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Voluntary Loss and Negligence: URS v BDW in the Supreme Court

Barrister Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk looks at the landmark Supreme Court ruling that confirms the general principle that the wrongdoer should pay, regardless of whether money has been paid, or remedial works carried out in kind, without a claim having been intimated. There is no “bright line” rule of law preventing recovery of losses where claims could not be brought due to a time bar.

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Modernising and streamlining English-seated arbitration

James Barratt, Bradley Lindsay and Iona Gilby of Vinson & Elkins examine several of the principal changes being introduced by the Arbitration Act 2025 which received Royal Assent in February. Enacting Regulations are likely be made soon, so parties should familiarise themselves with the changes, they advise.

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Has Design & Build outlived its usefulness in a post-Grenfell world?

Design & Build received implicit criticism in the Grenfell Inquiry report and the number of disputes involving them is on the rise. Barry Hembling, Dan Haley and Sam Gunnewicht of Watson, Farley & Williams LLP argue that this popular procurement route might no longer be fit for purpose.

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Does the Building Safety Act 2022 remove the value of building warranties?

Pauline Lam and Mark Fletcher of Russell-Cooke LLP and Aaron Walder of Landmark Chambers ask whether the Building Safety Act is in need of reform following a First-tier Tribunal decision that could give insurers opportunities to avoid liability for remediation works under new build warranties.

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The insurance market – meeting today’s challenges

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates predicts major challenges ahead for the stability business needs from the insurance market. Technological change, cyber crime and climate change are among the risks that need to be managed more rigorously than ever.

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No time for complacency in tech adoption

The latest in our alternative dispute resolution series comes from Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, who warns against complacency in face of the increasing use of new technologies like AI. The same standard of professionalism has to be applied to their implementation as in lawyer’s expert fields, she says.

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Legal terms explained: Transferred Loss

“Transferred loss” is a limited exception to the general rule that a claimant can recover only loss which it has itself suffered (Swynson Ltd v Lowick Rose LLP [2017] UKSC 32).

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Bill could fundamentally change the shape of the planning system

Guest Editor Ben Garbett of Keystone Law examines the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that is now before Parliament, which he says has the potential to address some of the planning system’s fundamental weaknesses.

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Legislation state of play table 299

This table, prepared by Alignment Media, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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