Advancements in UK Construction Sector: August 2025 Updates
UK Construction Law: Adjudication Provisions Remain Robust
In the realm of UK construction law, adjudication remains a robust and effective mechanism for dispute resolution, as affirmed by recent rulings.
The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has been actively shaping related case law in 2025, focusing on risk allocation, payment procedures, and contract formation. Notably, the court's stance on adjudication outcomes was underscored in the 1st Formations Ltd v LAPP Industries Ltd [2025] EWHC 1526 (TCC) case, where interim payment applications and adjudicators' awards were affirmed, even when challenged on procedural technicalities.
However, despite your query referencing the London Eco Homes Limited v Raise Now Ealing Limited case, recent judgments do not explicitly highlight this case as a watershed decision impacting adjudication provisions. Instead, recent judgments reaffirm established adjudication principles with no reported setback post that case.
Meanwhile, changes in related areas, such as arbitration law, have been progressed by the Arbitration Act 2025. While these changes may affect construction disputes in arbitration, they do not alter adjudication statutes or practices.
In other legal news, the UK government has settled on strike prices in the Contracts for Difference allocation round. Additionally, the Privy Council has conclusively disposed of the 'Shareholder Rule' in legal privilege.
The UK has also hit a clean energy landmark from renewable generation, and the country is advancing the Energy Transition with the development of carbon capture, usage, and storage.
On the regulatory front, the UK Regulatory Outlook covers a wide range of topics, including Employment, contingent workforce, and immigration, data law insights, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, regulated procurement, and HR Pensions. Furthermore, the Outlook discusses Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Employment Law Coffee Break.
In terms of infrastructure, the Future of Infrastructure 2025 event is scheduled for September 24, with Richard Threlfall as the keynote speaker. The event will feature a panel of industry leaders discussing the future development of the infrastructure sector.
Lastly, the English Court of Appeal has upheld the retrospective effect of the Building Safety Act in two significant cases, serving as a warning for landlords and developers regarding remediation contribution orders and cost recovery via service charges. Employment law reforms are also on the horizon.
Employment law reforms, potentially affecting the employment landscape, are on the horizon, with dispute resolution mechanisms possibly receiving focus. Amidst the development of carbon capture, usage, and storage in the UK's energy transition, there might also be opportunities for investing in real-estate and infrastructure, due to the future growth in these sectors, as highlighted in the Future of Infrastructure 2025 event. Finance may play a significant role in these ventures, with adjudication provisions remaining robust in UK construction law, in spite of recent changes to arbitration law and the challenging economic climate.
