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Large firms reduce profit warnings as suppliers continue to suffer

Profit warnings issued by FTSE-listed construction and materials companies hit a record-equalling low in the first six months of 2022, according to new research. However this does not reflect the situation further down the supply chain, where inflation and rising costs are causing problems.

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Employer defeats contractor in landmark cladding case

Martlet Homes has won a hugely significant cladding case against contractor Mulalley & Co in what is the first High Court judgment on a claim concerning fire safety defects in cladding on a high rise building since the Grenfell Tower fire.

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Adjudicator’s decision enforced in £2.2m leisure complex dispute

A local council has secured more than £2.2 million in damages from contractor Allenbuild after the High Court granted a summary judgment to enforce an adjudicator’s decision relating to defects in the construction of a leisure and swimming complex, built 15 years ago.

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National Highways scrutinises major suppliers over contract fraud

Strategic road network operator National Highways has given a group of its Tier 1 suppliers two weeks to outline their approach to tackling ‘economic crime’ following concern of fraud and corruption on major road schemes.

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Construction boss sentenced after fatal fall from height

A construction director has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to the death of an employee in Doune, Perthshire, who fell from height when a bus struck the mobile work elevated platform he was working on.

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Investigations continue into Bow crane collapse

Investigations into the fatal collapse of a tower crane in Bow, east London which killed one local resident and injured at least four more are still ongoing two years after the incident. It is yet to be established whether any criminal offences took place in relation to the collapse.

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Sector remains worst for workplace deaths

Fatal injuries to construction workers fell by a quarter last year according to newly released figures from the Health & Safety Executive. Construction remains the industry with the highest number of deaths across the economy.

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Building safety doubts explored in CL’s July issue

Doubts over whether the new post-Grenfell regulatory regime will deliver safer buildings are set out by Guest Editor Philip Bambagiotti of 3PB Barristers in the latest printed issue of Construction Law, which will arrive with subscribers shortly.

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Sector lacks critical emissions data, warns climate report

Poor availability of emissions data is holding back the ability to measure the impact of decarbonisation efforts in the construction sector, the independent Climate Change Committee has warned in its latest annual progress report.

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TCC report shows further increase in claims

Claims brought to the Technology & Construction Court rose again last year in England and Wales, while some 62% of cases started were settled before judgement, sometimes very shortly before trial.

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