Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | November 2025
Published on 12th November 2025
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Construction and infrastructure Insights
Court rules adjudicators are able to apply their own expertise to reach fair decision in English construction contract disputes
A recent case provides further example of the high bar required to overturn adjudicators' decisions.
Renters’ Rights Act becomes law: significant change for private rental sector in England
Major overhaul brings enhanced tenant protections and regulatory changes for landlords. We will also be discussing these changes and who will be affected by them in our webinar on 20 November. Sign up to webinar.
More topics you may be interested in
Regulatory
English Chancery Division rules pre‑execution relief 'in time' and abusive claim struck out
Regulatory
Why are fewer businesses setting goals to combat modern slavery?
Planning, environment and energy
The Energy Transition | UK government announces jobs plan for clean energy
The Energy Transition | Ofgem consults on disputes mechanism for "Gate 2 to Whole Queue" process
The Energy Transition | Ofgem consults on using levies for GB connection queue
What international business can expect from COP30 on carbon markets
Employment
UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Acas conciliation limits, EU Pay Transparency Directive, and Budget Day
Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment Rights Bill, 'umbrella' company reform and our HR Pensions Spotlight for October
Upcoming events
Residential rental reform: preparing for the new landscape
20 November | 09:30-10:30
A discussion of the impending Renters' Rights Act to discuss what's changing, when, and who will be affected.
AI and cyber security
27 November | 16:00 – 16:30
Examine the relationship between AI and cyber security, with a focus on the upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, in the third webinar of our autumn Dipping into Data series. Discover how AI affects general cyber security practices and the contractual elements involved.
