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Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | August 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Real estate
Government confirms sweeping new transparency rules for residential landlords in England
Landlords face new service charge rules, mandatory form annual reports and a reformed litigation costs regime from 2027
Construction disputes
Updated Technology and Construction Court Guide delivers dedicated Building Safety Act and AI guidelines for proceedings in England and Wales
Latest edition addresses procedural issues that may arise during BSA claims and provides additional guidance on the use of AI
Less red tape, more investment? Catalonia prepares an ambitious reform of the planning and environmental licensing system
The draft simplification bill places the investor, rather than bureaucracy, at the centre of the planning and environmental licensing system
The Built Environment
UK government consults on the VAT treatment of land intended for social housing
Proposals seek to bring forward point at which zero-rating is available
The Building Safety Act
Wales legislates for broader building safety remediation powers
England's remediation and contribution orders model is adopted with potentially greater scope and ministerial discretion
Real estate
English High Court refuses stay and appeal in landmark building liability order ruling
Latest judgment in Crest v Ardmore makes clear that defendants face an uphill battle to unwind a BLO once made
Construction disputes
Final dates for payment in UK construction contracts: court confirms strict application of statutory requirements
A recent judgment highlights the dangers of pegging final dates for payment to variable events
Real estate
English High Court confirms the broad reach of building liability orders
The BLO by default judgment holds a German parent liable for its UK subsidiary's defective cladding
Real estate
Landlord of UK commercial lease held to have fire safety obligations
High Court rules commercial landlord must remove dangerous cladding under lease covenant despite no disrepair
The Built Environment
Government announces long-anticipated energy efficiency reforms for commercial properties in England and Wales
Non-domestic buildings required to have at least EPC B from 2031 as the government raises Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
The Built Environment
Commercial Payments Bill would ban retention and late payments in UK construction
A 30-day public and 60-day private sector payment cap would also apply, with longer contractual terms automatically void
