Insights & Events

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Providence v Hexagon clarifies interpretation of termination Clause 8.9.4 of the JCT Design and Build contract. It limits the ability to terminate for repeated default where an earlier default has been cured, reversing the position that had arisen in light of the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision in this litigation. The decision will be welcomed throughout the industry for its certainty and guidance.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way construction, infrastructure and energy projects are conceived, delivered and managed, its transformative potential is becoming impossible to ignore. If you’re a stakeholder in this area, now is the time to understand how AI could be harnessed to supercharge your projects, while taking steps to stay ahead of the legal and operational challenges it could bring to your business.

We discuss the latest key developments in adjudication

Adjudication is designed to keep projects moving, but poor drafting can hand control to the Scheme and introduce unnecessary risk. Building robust contract provisions from the outset is the simplest way to stay in control of the process.

Clear payment terms are essential to cashflow and risk management in construction projects. If your contracts fail to comply with the Construction Act, the Scheme will step in – often creating uncertainty rather than clarity. Getting the drafting right from the outset is the simplest way for you to avoid costly disputes later.

Sustainability, flexibility and innovation are driving change and growth. Our scanner highlights key developments to help your business navigate the manufacturing horizon.

Our Manufacturing specialists cover 2025 challenges including supply chain sustainability, ESG reporting, Industrial strategy, packing responsibility and logistics in our latest Manufacturing Horizon Scanner

Catherine Thompson outlines the benefits of performance testing in modern engineering projects and how the recently published Model Form of Contract MF/1 2024 (Revision 7) (MF/1) can be used as a framework, by those looking to procure such projects and enhance testing processes.

Automation and advanced manufacturing is transforming the construction industry but brings unique challenges to contract negotiation.

In the March 2021 budget eight new Freeports were announced representing a bold step towards the United Kingdom forging its own trade path post Brexit.

Whilst the factual context of recent global events impacting supply chains and the scale of disruption may be extraordinary, the legal and practical implications of adverse events on businesses in the construction sector are not.