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The Built Environment
What commercial developers, housebuilders and investors in England and Wales should know about the contractual controls register
Regulations introducing the register have now been made, meaning key details of qualifying land agreements must be registered and will
International arbitration
English court upholds rare challenge to arbitration award
Even in a system designed for finality, tribunals must deal with every issue put to them
Construction disputes
International construction contracts face growing termination risk
Record arbitration levels and a global defence build-up are testing construction contracts in common and civil law
Real estate
Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | June 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026
Government responds to consultation on British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme | Surface and Groundwater Pollution Directive is published | UK government
The Built Environment
Renters' Rights Act phase 1 reforms to private rental sector are now in force in England
Phase 1 introduces core reforms that affect existing alienation rights and restrictions of landlords
Construction disputes
English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices
The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes
Knowledge Notes
The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?
The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth
Data Centres
Grid and planning reforms can keep the UK and Europe competitive in the data centre race
A £59bn investment surge in data centres will put power, planning and construction capacity to the test in the UK
Construction
HMRC steps up enforcement of VAT domestic reverse charge for UK construction
Construction businesses and supply chains face severe consequences for non-compliance as HMRC activity intensifies
Real estate
English High Court clarifies landlord works timing in redevelopment lease renewal cases
New guidance on the timing of commencing works under ground (f) distinguishes often-cited Supreme Court authority
Infrastructure services
The nation's mortgage: revitalising PPP to deliver UK infrastructure
With £718bn of UK investment in the pipeline, the case for a revitalised public-private model has never been clearer
