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In September 2025, the Upper Tribunal handed down judgment in the appeal in Almacantar Centre Point Nominee No.1 Ltd v De Valk & Or. The appeal concerned the scope of the service charge protections in Schedule 8 to the Building Safety Act.
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.
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
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).
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
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.
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.
On 19 December 2025 the Building Safety Regulator issued a letter to all building owners and principal accountable persons (PAPs).
On 19 December 2025 the Building Safety Regulator issued a letter to all building owners and principal accountable persons (PAPs).
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.
Procurement thresholds will change from 1 January 2026 and most are decreasing. Note that the new limits continue to include VAT.
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.