Do express good faith clauses serve any purpose in construction contracts?

Joseph Wittenberg of Turner and Townsend Contract Services Ltd challenges the assumption that good faith clauses meaningfully influence contractual behaviour, questioning whether they influence outcomes or simply embellish the contract.

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The consequences of delay

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines insurance policies that can mitigate the risk of delays to construction projects. The subsequent cost of these delays can be far more than the cost of the reason for the delay in the first place.

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Aligning ADR with joint TCC/FTT case management to improve settlement prospects

Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP argues that an ADR strategy aligned with case management can help parties better understand the issues and enhance earlier decision making in disputes.

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Legal terms explained: Remediation Orders

Remediation Orders (ROs) were introduced by s.123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 as part of a package of measures designed to ensure the remediation of safety defects within buildings whilst protecting leaseholders from the costs of remediation.

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Metropolitan Police submits final Grenfell evidence files to CPS

The Metropolitan Police has officially submitted its final, comprehensive criminal evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) regarding the Grenfell Tower fire disaster of June 2017.

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Construction market split as major contract awards rebound despite weak starts

The latest Q3 2026 industry benchmark data highlights a pronounced structural split across the UK construction landscape, as major infrastructure contract awards rebound strongly while underlying project starts remain constrained.

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News in Brief: October 2026

Insolvency Service figures confirm construction remains highest-risk sector: The latest Insolvency Service data reveals that construction accounted for 16% of all corporate insolvencies across England and Wales. While monthly collapses eased slightly heading into Q4, almost 3,860 construction firms entered insolvency over the past 12 months, driven by fixed-price legacy contracts, persistent cash flow bottlenecks, and late payment liabilities.

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In memory of Nick Barrett 1953 – 2026

Welcome to this issue of Construction Law. You will notice that there is no Editor’s Comment in this issue. It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Editor, Nick Barrett, at the age of 72.

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Housebuilder fined £300,000 after worker falls through unprotected stairwell

Domestic housebuilder Hillbeck Homes (Sowerby Bridge) Ltd has been fined £300,000 after a 24-year-old temporary labourer sustained life-changing spinal injuries when he fell through an unprotected stairwell void on a residential development site.

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