Review of Construction Law in 2025

This article by Ben Spannuth, Daniela Parfitt and Anna Benz of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP considers key developments in UK construction law covered in our Reports from the Courts throughout 2025. The decisions present familiar themes from previous years with rapidly developing jurisprudence under the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Defective Premises Act 1972.

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Scottish Construction Law review of 2025

Shona Frame and Helena Wilson of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP review the main developments in construction law in Scotland during 2025. The year saw a number of significant developments, with new and amended legislation and a number of significant court rulings shaping the landscape.

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Fidic’s new Carbon Management Guide

Jane Hughes of Bird & Bird LLP examines FIDIC’s new carbon management guide and carbon management clause. The Guide sets out guiding principles for use on projects, and the flexible clause is designed to integrate easily into standard forms without significant amendment elsewhere in the contract, she notes.

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Can we codify concurrency?

Robbie Allport of Turner & Townsend Contract Services recommends incorporating defined terms and clearer procedural steps within standard forms in relation to concurrent delay. As well as removing uncertainty the need for judicial interpretation would be reduced, he argues.

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Measuring the loss

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates looks at how insurers view indemnity, which underpins property and liability insurance. Specialist construction insurance brokers could be consulted for advice, he advises, some of whom will also assist in the negotiation of claims.

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When is the best time to mediate in construction litigation?

In our latest ADR series article Tracey Summerell and Akin Akinbode of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP ask when is the best time to mediate?

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Legal terms explained: Repudiatory breach and construction contracts

The term ‘repudiatory breach’ refers to a refusal or failure by a party to perform a contractual obligation which goes to the root of a contract, entitling the other party to terminate the contract and claim damages.

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Government launches Water White Paper

A chief engineer will sit inside the new water regulator that will replace OFWAT for the first time in some 20 years, says the government in a Water White Paper.

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Whistleblowing appeal heads for Supreme Court

Notice of Appeal has been filed at the Supreme Court in the case of Rice v Wicked Vision by Old Square Chambers following the successful grant of Permission to Appeal in a case that aims to clarify the law surrounding whistleblowing.

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Costs no longer top concern in disputes

Costs are no longer the main concern for companies when bringing claims in disputes, according to a survey from Shoosmiths.

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