This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG’s) response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, an analysis of the key details of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023), guidance from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) on recurring evaluation-related challenges in public sector procurement, the Arbitration Act 2025, a case where the US Court of Appeals considered the outcome where the designated arbitration forum (DIFC-LCIA) ceased to exist (Baker v Dynamic), publication of the 181st Practice Direction (PD), a case where the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) held that restrictions in a project management appointment meant that a purported assignee and beneficiary of a trust relating to claims in relation to that appointment had no title to bring the claims (Goldkorn v MPA), a case where the Privy Council considered the meaning of ‘reasonably incurred’ costs and liabilities in the context of termination for convenience under the FIDIC forms of contract (WSA of Trinidad and Tobago v Waterworks), and publication of the TCC’s 2023–2024 annual report.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes the publication of a new edition of the City of London Law Society (CLLS)’s precedent letter of intent, consideration of a contractor’s entitlement to payment following termination in relation to a JCT contract clause (Shaylor v Valesecure), a handbook published by the Welsh Government detailing changes to building control in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022), publication of the Single Building Assessment (SBA) Specification Document which relates to the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Government and a case in which the court considered the replacement of an expert witness following interference by solicitors (Glover v Fluid Structural Engineers).

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes the key construction announcements made in the Spring Statement 2025, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)’s response to the technical consultation on the Building Safety Levy, a decision by the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) on a freezing injunction prohibiting the disposal or diminution of assets (Click Above Corben Mews v 381 Southwark), the Building etc (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Welsh Government’s launch of its consultation on building control reforms for high-risk buildings, the Scottish Government’s publication of its cladding remediation plan and Grenfell inquiry response, the release of new HRB building control process guidance by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the JCT announcement of the withdrawal timeline for 2016 Edition contracts, commentary on the role of expert witnesses in international litigation and arbitration proceedings, publication of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction’s annual Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction and the CLC’s statement on the potential product price increases for construction products.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes key construction announcements from the Autumn Budget 2025, the Building Safety Levy England Regulations 2025, the Welsh Government’s publication of the outcome of its consultation on the new higher-risk building control regime, a Commercial Court decision holding that a contract was concluded on previously negotiated bespoke terms without incorporation of the defendant's standard conditions, and that statutory implied terms applied (Tullow Ghana Ltd v Vallourec Oil & Gas France SAS), a Court of Appeal decision on the knowledge requirement for waiver by election in commercial contracts (URE Energy Ltd v Notting Hill Genesis), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)’s launch of the first global standard focused on biodiversity, guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on embodied-carbon best practice and reporting procedures, the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (Consequential, Transitional, Revocation and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2025, the All-Party Parliamentary Group’s report on infrastructure delivery reforms, the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CATJ)’s announcement of a disclosure review working group survey on PD57AD and use of TAR and AI in disclosure, commentary on the European Commission’s decision not to regulate third-party litigation funding, a Scottish Court of Session case on the certification of experts (Spence and another v Graham) and the Welsh Government’s built environment mission statement and digital action plan.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes publication of the Welsh developer remediation contract and related guidance, a Technology and Construction Court (TCC) decision confirming that minor irregularities or broad-brush explanations in an adjudicator’s decision are unlikely to constitute breaches of the rules of natural justice (Clegg Food v Prestige Car), a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) consultation on the updated expert witnesses professional standard, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)’s announcement that the New Homes Accelerator Programme has supported delivery of 100,000 homes.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes the government’s response to its consultation on the draft Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) regulations and publication of guidance by the Cabinet Office on those regulations, a case from the Outer House, Court of Session (CSOH) in which it was held that an adjudicator had erred in allowing new evidence to be presented on a matter resolved in a previous adjudication (Engenda v Petroineos), a case in which the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) considered a claim for defects in a residential property and issues arising under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA 1972) (Vainker v Marbank), and a consultation launched by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on the qualifying criteria for joint leasehold owners in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022).

This week’s edition of Construction weekly highlights includes a report by the Building Control Independent Panel (BCIP) recommending major reforms to England’s building control system, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)’s latest Grenfell Tower Inquiry progress report, publication of the final 2026 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules, a Technology and Construction Court (TCC) decision refusing enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision concerning late payment notices and notified sums (Liberty Roofing v Midleton Developments), updated Welsh Government guidance on Significant Infrastructure Projects (SIPs), publication by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) of a whole life carbon framework for the built environment sector, Welsh Government guidance on socially responsible procurement reporting under the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 (SPPP(W)A 2023), a call by MHCLG for evidence to inform a new Building Professions Strategy, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) response to proposals for reform of professional regulation in the construction sector.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes a case in which the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) considered whether an employer had issued a contractual notice within the period specified in the contract (My Contracts v 74 Hamilton Terrace), updated guidance and commentary from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on the building control approval process for higher-risk building (HRB) works, publication of the Civil Justice Council (CJC)’s final phase two report on its review of the Pre-Action Protocols, the launch of new websites and a Case Management Portal by the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) and Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), and a call by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for participants to test a prototype of its updated ‘Payment Practices and Performance reporting’ service.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes analysis of the newly released Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) 2024 Collateral Warranty (CW) documents, an announcement from the JCT of the release date for the 2024 editions of its Consultancy Agreement and Pre-Construction Services Agreements, publication of Golden Thread guidance for higher-risk buildings by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), and guidance published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) regarding the cancellation of initial notices in various circumstances.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes a campaign launched by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) that aims to ensure all residents of high-rise buildings in England are aware of the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022), a case in which the Supreme Court considered contractual liability owed to a third party where the liability results from the defendant negligently damaging the claimant’s property (Armstead v Royal & Sun Alliance), and the February 2024 edition of the Transforming Public Procurement stakeholder update published by the Government Commercial Function (GCF).

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR)’s transition to a stand alone body, the Welsh Government’s guidance on cancellation notices and project transfers, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG)’s launch of a consultation on building control processes for telecommunications work, a Privy Council decision on FIDIC Yellow Book claims discipline (UBC v WASA), analysis of the implications of the Planning and Infrastructure Act for the energy sector, draft Procurement Act 2023 amendment regulations, a Commercial Court decision confirming tribunal jurisdiction over exclusion-clause issues (MS “V1” GmbH & Co KG v SY Co Ltd), the Construction Leadership Council (CLC)’s warning of a weak early-2026 outlook, and the construction sector’s response to the Warm Homes Plan.

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes a case in which the High Court enforced a loan agreement under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 (HNW Lending v Lawrence), commentary on the creation of the National Infrastructure and Service Authority (NISTA), a case in which the High Court provided guidance on renunciation and affirmation of contracts, and the interpretation of guarantees (Chugga Chugg v Privinvest), and the launch of a consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the introduction of a statutory build out framework for eligible residential developments.