Construction trackers

Cases

The Construction case tracker lists the key decisions relevant to construction lawyers, providing a summary, keywords and links to further information. See:

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Construction case law tracker―2024
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Construction law case tracker—2020–2023

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Latest Construction News

DBT seeks participants for research on updated payment practices reporting service

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has announced that the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking participants to test a prototype of its updated Payment Practices and Performance reporting service, comprising new features and improvements. This follows the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) Regulations 2024, SI 2024/444, which came into force on 5 April 2024 and introduced additional reporting requirements, effective from 1 January 2025. The DBT is now updating its online service to accommodate these new requirements, with testing scheduled for December 2024.

SBCC announces 2025 price increase for Contracts and Guides

The Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) has announced a 6% price increase for all current SBCC Contracts and Guides, effective from 7 January 2025. The increase will apply to both online and print copy purchases. However, contracts purchased prior to 6 January 2025 will retain 2024 pricing. The SBCC online subscription fee will not be impacted by this increase. This adjustment also aligns with the SBCC's agreement with the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), which requires pricing alignment with equivalent JCT contracts.

UK Supreme Court unveils new digital platform to modernise court processes

The UK Supreme Court (UKSC) and Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) are set to launch new websites and a Case Management Portal on 4 December 2024. This digital transformation, part of a three year change programme, aims to revolutionise user interaction with the courts. The new system will enable digital filing of court documents, real-time case tracking and improved accessibility for all users, including litigants in person. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Capgemini and Q5, has undergone extensive user testing and is designed to enhance both judicial functions and educational outreach. This modernisation effort seeks to establish the UKSC and JCPC as world-leading, transparent and user-centric judicial institutions.

DfE, MHCLG, DBT, and DWP launch new skills hub to boost construction workforce

The Department for Education (DfE), Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched a new skills hub to address the skills shortage in the construction sector and accelerate homebuilding. This initiative involves the establishment of 32 new Homebuilding Skills Hubs, supported by a £140m industry investment, with the aim of creating 5,000 additional construction apprenticeship places annually, providing fast-track training programmes that can be completed within 12-18 months. The government is collaborating with the Construction Industry Training Board and the National House-Building Council (NHBC) to implement this scheme, strategically placing hubs in areas with the greatest homebuilding needs, as identified by Skills England. All 32 hubs are expected to be operational by 2028. The NHBC is also investing £100m in 12 Multi-Skills Training Hubs, focusing on training in critical areas such as bricklaying, groundwork, and site carpentry.