Rising costs, labour shortages and high interest rates are resulting in an increasing amount of financial distress in the UK's construction sector. We summarise legal and practical considerations for lenders faced with distressed or insolvent contractors ...

A recent case has clarified the scope of the "Grove principle". This article explores adjudication guidance in the construction industry within the context of smash and grab adjudication. Find out more >

An article considering some of the trends in relation to ESG clauses in construction contracts, the related challenges, and some practical considerations to meet these challenges in the UK and UAE.

Some have commented on how market volatility seen elsewhere over the last year has not been as evident in PE fund valuations, and question whether that is a credit to the asset class or reflects inconsistency or indiscipline in the valuation of private ...

The Government has announced some changes to visa rules, including a range of significant visa-related fee increases and the addition of a number of roles in the construction sector to the Shortage Occupation List. We take a look at the changes and what ...

A number of manufacturers of modular housing are in distress. We touch on: how the Living Sector has changed its attitudes to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), why things have gone wrong and what the industry can do next to reassure and grow. Find ...

The type of contract to be utilised on each construction project is a major strategic decision for every project owner. Find out more >

A new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) – S.I. No. 207 of 2023, Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023 – will commence on 18 September 2023. Read more >