Building Blocks | Developments for the UK construction industry: August 2025
Published on 15th August 2025
Welcome to Building Blocks – a round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients

Insights
Navigating the right to adjudicate in UK construction disputes
A recent High Court ruling in London Eco Homes Limited v Raise Now Ealing Limited has underscored the importance of obtaining proper advice when entering into settlement agreements, and further highlights the judicial approach to interpreting adjudication provisions.
English Court of Appeal upholds retrospective effect of Building Safety Act in further warning for landlords and developers
The Court of Appeal recently handed down decisions in two significant cases concerning the scope and application of part 5 of the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly in respect of remediation contribution orders and cost recovery via service charges.
Draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill timeline
Keep up to date on developments to the draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill as it progresses through Parliament. This page sets out the bill's key stages, estimated dates and related Insights from Osborne Clarke.
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Upcoming Events
Future of Infrastructure 2025
24 September | IMechE London | 16:00-20:00
Richard Threlfall (Global Head of Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare at KPMG and Chair of the Advisory Council of The Infrastructure Forum) will be giving the keynote speech and a panel of industry leaders will provide insight and debate about how the infrastructure sector will develop over the next ten years and beyond. How is the industry gearing up for billions in planned investment and accelerated delivery programmes?