Tag: Legal
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Top construction legal issues of 2025
This year, contractors had reason to keep their lawyers on speed dial. A new presidential administration brought a flurry of executive orders, tariffs and a record-long government shutdown. All of that meant builders had a lot to track this year. Fueled by the insights of some of the country’s top construction lawyers, Construction Dive’s Dotted…
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Top construction legal issues of 2025
This year, contractors had reason to keep their lawyers on speed dial. A new presidential administration brought a flurry of executive orders, tariffs and a record-long government shutdown. All of that meant builders had a lot to track this year. Fueled by the insights of some of the country’s top construction lawyers, Construction Dive’s Dotted…
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How would earned settlement reforms impact construction?
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While the construction industry faces ongoing skills shortages, proposed changes to current settlement rules could add to the challenges employers must navigate. A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, the UK government’s consultation paper on earned settlement reforms, published on 20 November, marks a significant shift in immigration policy. The changes could extend settlement timelines and introduce stricter…
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Building tomorrow: construction’s legal landscape in 2026
After a year of major shifts across construction, the industry now turns its attention to the challenges and opportunities poised to define 2026. As we close out 2025 and look toward the year ahead, it’s a good time to reflect on and learn from the significant changes that shaped construction in 2025. It is also…
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Roofer sentenced after ‘flagrant disregard’ for HSE
A roofer has been sentenced after failing to comply with requests for information from a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector. HSE was alerted after workers had been observed carrying out roof replacement work without any scaffolding in place. The regulator identified unsafe work on a domestic roof being worked on by Steven Hendry –…
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Top Legal Mistakes Moving Companies Make After an Accident
Moving company accidents create complex legal situations that demand immediate response. Whether a truck collision damages property, injures workers, or harms third parties, how a company handles the aftermath determines liability exposure. Legal experts like MVP accident attorneys frequently see moving companies make preventable mistakes that escalate minor incidents into major lawsuits. The construction and…
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Balfour Beatty facing legal action after worker death at nuclear site
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has revealed that Balfour Beatty will be prosecuted following a fatality at the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s (AWE) Aldermaston site. The health and safety charge relates to an incident which occurred at the site in West Berkshire on 6 July 2023. A 58-year-old construction worker died after sustaining fatal injuries.…
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Understanding Construction Contract Insurance Requirements: How to Avoid Costly Gaps and Legal Risks
It is critical for contractors to understand the insurance requirements in construction contracts, as these projects carry very high levels of liability and risk. Construction involves moving variables, dangerous environments and hazardous conditions that can generate serious losses. Risks include fires, trench collapses, accidents and even loss of life. Insurance is essential to protect the…
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‘Our scaffolding has collapsed. What are the legal implications?’
Scaffolding collapses are rare, but high-impact events with potentially severe consequences, especially when members of the public are involved. By responding swiftly, reporting correctly, engaging legal and insurance professionals and investigating thoroughly, construction firms can minimise costs and embed stronger safety and compliance protocols. View the original article and our Inspiration here