Legal Developments In Construction Law: December 2025

The recent case of RNJM Limited v Purpose Social Homes Limited [2025] EWHC 2224 (TCC) reiterates the importance of substance, clarity and thoroughness in completing application forms to ANB’s (“Applications”). A misstatement in an Application may render the adjudicator’s appointment invalid and their decision unenforceable.

This case relates to disputes on a residential development in Harrogate under a JCT Minor Works Contract 2016 (“Contract”) which allowed for adjudication. The parties had been involved in a number of […]

By | Jan 13, 2026 ||

Navigating Tariff Risk In Construction And Development Deals

Over the past few months, there have been significant changes to tariffs by the United States and other countries around the world. These changes continue to evolve and there is significant uncertainty about the timing, rate, and overall impact of tariffs. The magnitude of uncertainty and cost associated with tariffs has resulted in new and increased risks to existing and prospective real estate projects. We see this broken down into the following questions from […]

By | Jan 11, 2026 ||

Appellate Court Highlights The Essential Role Of Pre-Bid Inspections In Construction Projects

A recent appellate decision underscores the importance of due diligence in construction projects. The dispute arose from a construction contract between Maric Mechanical, Inc. (“Maric”) and the New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”). The contract involved the replacement of boilers at the Ravenswood Houses in Queens. According to the contract documents, the project required the construction of 40 temporary shoring towers. However, Maric later discovered that 206 shoring towers were necessary, significantly increasing the […]

By | Jan 09, 2026 ||