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Our construction and engineering blog offers updates and commentary on the latest legal news affecting those working in the construction and engineering industry.

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18 Mar 2026

No fraud, no injunction: The TCC refuses to stop an on‑demand bond call

The Technology and Construction Court (the “Court”) has handed down an important judgment on when the courts will intervene to prevent payment under a performance bond. In CR Construction (UK) Company Limited v Barclays Bank plc & Northern Gateway (FEC) No. 7 Limited, the Court reaffirmed the strict approach taken to on‑demand bonds and the very narrow circumstances in which injunctive relief will be granted.

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02 Mar 2026

Can settlement negotiations which are ‘Subject to Contract’ become binding?

The Technology & Construction Court judgment in Baltimore Wharf SLP v Ballymore Properties Limited v WSP UK Limited [2026] EWHC 312 (TCC) considers whether a binding agreement can be reached during settlement negotiations which are carried out on a ‘subject to contract’ basis

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13 Feb 2026

Building Safety: Vista Tower appeal dismissed: Key guidance on remediation contributions orders

The Upper-tier Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has handed down its decision in the Vista Tower dispute Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and Others v Grey GR Limited Partnership [2026] UKUT 18 (LC).

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29 Jan 2026

Remediation Orders: What does “relevant defect” mean?

The First tier Tribunal’s January 2026 decision in Canary Riverside Estate marks one of the most influential interpretations to date of the Building Safety Act 2022 and sets a clear direction for how “relevant defects” and “building safety risks” will be assessed going forward

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28 Jan 2026

Cypress Point: First- tier Tribunal extends Remediation Order deadlines — What the decision means for Leaseholders and Landlords

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has issued a decision concerning Cypress Point, Leylands Road, Leeds, varying the timescale and obligations under an existing Remediation Order made under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022.

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27 Jan 2026

TCC rules that adjudication rights transfer on assignment of contract - Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited

The TCC confirmed on 20 January 2026 that an assignee to a construction contract may refer disputes to adjudication, subject to the terms of the contract, and that an adjudicator’s decision is therefore enforceable in such circumstances.

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19 Jan 2026

Building Safety regulator issues warning about transfer slabs – Here’s what you need to know

On 19 December 2025 the Building Safety Regulator issued a letter to all building owners and principal accountable persons (PAPs).

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19 Jan 2026

Building safety regulator issues warning about transfer slabs – Here’s what you need to know

On 19 December 2025 the Building Safety Regulator issued a letter to all building owners and principal accountable persons (PAPs).

4 mins

16 Jan 2026

Providence v Hexagon: Why the Supreme Court put the JCT termination sequence back in order

Can a contractor really play the ‘you’re out’ card the second time the employer pays late? The Supreme Court says that under JCT 2016, it is not that simple.

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19 Dec 2025

Procurement threshold amounts – changes applying from 1 January 2026

Procurement thresholds will change from 1 January 2026 and most are decreasing. Note that the new limits continue to include VAT.

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18 Dec 2025

Building Safety – review of the definition of a higher-risk building

Following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report which recommended an urgent review of the definition of higher-risk buildings, the Government has reviewed the definition and on 17 December 2025, it decided to leave the definition as it is for the time being but it will conduct an ongoing review of the definition.

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09 Dec 2025

The new Building Safety Levy coming into force on 1 October 2026

The Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 have now been made. They will come into force on 1 October 2026.