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Bill promised to provide ‘endpoint’ for building remediation

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has released an update to the 2024 Remediation Acceleration Plan that includes additional measures.

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First Tier Tribunal makes landmark remediation contribution order judgment

The First Tier Tribunal has made a judgment against developer Hollybrook (UK) Limited that is being hailed as a landmark in understanding how Remediation Contribution Orders will be approached under the Building Safety Act (2022).

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First Mayoral Council meeting hears of government backing for transport schemes

The first meeting of the Mayoral Council since the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act became law earlier this year was attended by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and regional leaders this week.

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Worker died after falling down exposed excavation

A construction worker died after he fell down an exposed excavation on the site he was employed on while taking a shortcut home after a night out.

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Building occupiers keen to reconfigure space as workers flow back to ‘Destination Office’

Sustainability issues have come to the fore in a survey of building occupier’s intentions, and are said to lie behind a wide range of relocation decisions.

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Government sets targets for emissions reduction to secure further private investment under new Carbon Budget

The government has set out its proposed emissions reduction level for the seventh Carbon Budget, which sets a science-led target of 87% emissions reduction in the period 2038 to 2042. The target has been endorsed by the Environmental Audit Committee and the Climate Change Committee.

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

The latest issue of Construction Law is arriving on subscriber’s desks now, with its usual unique blend of news, analysis and comment from leading experts. If you would like to join them in receiving ten printed issues a year and access to some 15 years of articles via our website please click here.

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England and Wales High Court (Technology and Construction Court) Decisions: May 2026

Decisions of the Technology and Construction Court of the English and Wales High Court for May 2026.

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NAO sees risks with novel approach to Sizewell C funding

The National Audit Office has highlighted risks associated with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) deal with Électricité de France (EDF) and other investors to construct and operate the £38 billion Sizewell C nuclear power plant.

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FRC closes investigations arising from Carillion collapse

The Financial Reporting Council says its announcement this week marks the conclusion of its investigations arising out of Carillion’s collapse.

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