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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

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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.


More topics you may be interested in

Disputes

The Privy Council follows English High Court in conclusively disposing of the 'Shareholder Rule' in legal privilege

New Arbitration Act aims to keep UK at the forefront of international dispute resolution

Regulatory

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook

Planning, environment and energy

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook

The Energy Transition | UK advances with development of carbon capture, usage and storage

The Energy Transition | UK hits clean energy landmark from renewable generation

The Energy Transition | UK government settles on strike prices in Contracts for Difference allocation round

Employment

Employment Law Coffee Break: A focus on NDAs and our August HR Pensions spotlight

Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook

Employment law reforms on the horizon

Data protection

Data law | UK Regulatory Outlook 


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?

* This article is current as of the date of its publication and does not necessarily reflect the present state of the law or relevant regulation.

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