The Construction Briefing – A Practical Law Podcast

The Construction Briefing is an alternative way of learning about key developments in construction law, with the Practical Law editorial team discussing some of the wider issues those developments raise. To give feedback or suggest topics for future episodes, please contact us: https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Browse/Home/About/OurteamConstruction.

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 42: Building safety, payment, mediation and fake authorities

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments, including the building safety levy and EWS1 forms (starts at 02.24). They also analyse the judgments in Placefirst Construction Ltd v CAR Construction (North East) Ltd [2025] EWHC 100 (TCC) (starts at 22.05), DKH Retail Ltd and others v City Football Group Ltd [2024] EWHC 3231 (Ch) (starts at 35.17) and Olsen and another v Finansiel Stabilitet A/S [2025] EWHC 42 (KB) (starts at 39.19).

02-25
51:44

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 41: Dispute boards, BLO's, litigation procedure, Fiona Trust and insurance

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss FIDIC's new practice note on appointing dispute boards and the results of King's College London's 2024 international survey on dispute boards (starts at 02.32). They also analyse the judgments in 381 Southwark Park Road RTM Company Ltd v Click St Andrews Ltd [2024] EWHC 3179 (TCC) (starts at 11.01), BNP Paribas Depository Services Ltd v Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services Ltd [2024] EWHC 2903 (TCC) (starts at 12.53), BDW Trading Ltd v Ardmore Construction Ltd [2024] EWHC 3235 (TCC) (starts at 27.30) and Sky UK Ltd v Riverstone Managing Agency Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1567 (starts at 43.29).

01-27
59:46

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 40: building safety, TCC and adjudication

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (including the government's remediation acceleration plan) (starts at 02.02), before moving on to the judgments in Complete Ceiling and Partitioning Systems Ltd v DE1 Ltd [2024] EWHC 2800 (TCC) (starts at 09.02) and Malin Industrial Concrete Floors Ltd v Volkerfitzpatrick Ltd [2024] EWHC 2890 (TCC) (starts at 20.10). They also discuss the Adjudication Society and King's College’s third report on UK construction adjudication (starts at 25.55). Finally, they mention the judgment in My Contracts Ltd v 74 Hamilton Terrace Freehold Ltd [2024] EWHC 2896 (TCC) (starts at 38.32).

12-11
55:56

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 39: amending standard form contracts, TCC and Autumn 2024 Budget

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the judgment in Nicholas Blomfield & Others v Monier Road - Smoke House & Curing House, Bow, London 00BG/HYI/2023/0024 (starts at 00.59), before moving on to other building safety developments (starts at 07.36). They also discuss mandatory mediation in the courts (starts at 11.16), as well as the judgment in Workman Properties Ltd v Adi Building and Refurbishment Ltd [2024] EWHC 2627 (TCC) (starts at 18.39). Finally, they mention the JCT's 2024 Edition of its Major Project Construction Contract family, Prime Cost Building Contract, and Constructing Excellence Contract family (starts at 31.23) and reasons for amending the JCT standard forms (starts at 33.14), before ending the episode by briefly discuss the Autumn 2024 Budget (starts at 42.28).

11-14
48:55

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 38: amending standard form contracts and adjudication

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments, (starts at 00.57), before moving on to the JCT's 2024 Edition of its Repair and Maintenance Contract (starts at 05.14) and reasons to amend the JCT standard forms (starts at 08.00). They also revisit the judgment in Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 962 (starts at 28.50) and take a look at Beck Interiors Ltd v Eros Ltd [2024] EWHC 2084 (TCC) (starts at 33.22). Finally, they end the episode discussing the judgment in ATG Services (Scotland) Ltd v Ogilvie Construction Ltd [2024] CSOH 94 (starts at 42.57).

10-17
52:34

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 37: building safety, JCT 2024, termination and TCC

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments, including the phase two report from the Grenfell Tower public enquiry (starts at 00.53), before moving on to the JCT's 2024 Edition of its Standard Building Contract suite of contracts and its Pre-Construction Services Agreement (starts at 27.32). They also discuss the judgments in Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 962 (starts at 37.10) and CNO Plant Hire Ltd v Caldwell Construction Ltd [2024] EWHC 2188 (TCC) (starts at 54.36). Finally, they end the episode looking at the construction products testing regime and CE marking (starts at 1.02.30).

09-19
01:16:07

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 36: collateral warranties, King's Speech, building safety, and TCC

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction are joined by Barry Hembling, Partner at Watson Farely and Williams, to discuss the Supreme Court's judgment in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP) [2024] UKSC 23 (starts at 01.19), before moving on to the King's Speech held in July 2024 (starts at 50.33). They also discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 53.33) and end the episode with taking a look at the case of Henry Construction Projects Ltd v Promep Ltd [2024] EWHC 1825 (TCC) (starts at 1.00.11).

08-19
01:17:36

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 35: building safety, collateral warranties and TCC

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 01.01), before moving on to briefly mention the JCT Intermediate forms, 2024 Edition (starts at 10.20). They also discuss the judgments in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP) [2024] UKSC 23 (starts at 13.20) and Glover and another v Fluid Structural Engineers & Technical Designers Ltd and others [2024] EWHC 1257 (TCC) (starts at 26.11), before taking a look at a Canadian case from the Supreme Court of Ontario (starts at 35.48).

07-15
46:53

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 34: building safety, Part 8 case law and the General Election 2024

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 01.25), before moving on to briefly mention the JCT Minor Works contract, 2024 Edition (starts at 10.18). They then turn to the judgments in ISG Retail Ltd v FK Construction Ltd [2024] EWHC 878 (TCC) (starts at 18.57), TClarke Contracting Ltd v Bell Build Ltd [2024] EWHC 992 (TCC) (starts at 21.15), Morganstone Ltd v Birkemp Ltd [2024] EWHC 933 (TCC) (starts at 25.51), McLaughlin and Harvey Ltd v LJJ Ltd [2024] EWHC 1032 (TCC) (starts at 34.30) and Dawnvale Cafe Components Ltd v Hylgar Properties Ltd [2024] EWHC 1199 (TCC) (starts at 42.02). Finally, they briefly discuss the forthcoming General Election 2024 (starts at 44.18).

06-06
49:53

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep 33: building safety, JCT's DB 2024 and the meaning of "same or substantially the same"

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 00.50), before moving on to highlight the JCT's release of its 2024 Edition Contracts (starts at 12.58). They also discuss the judgment in Vainker and another v Marbank Construction Ltd and others [2024] EWHC 667 (TCC) (starts at 23.30), as well as the meaning of "same or substantially the same" in Wordsworth Contractors Management Ltd v Inivos Ltd t/a Health Spaces [2024] EWHC 617 (TCC) and Engenda Group Ltd v Petroineos Manufacturing Scotland Ltd [2024] CSOH 36 (starts at 30.49).

04-25
42:16

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.32: building safety, adjudicator impartiality, party walls and the budget

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 00.50), before moving on to the judgments in Bellway Homes Ltd v Surgo Construction Ltd [2024] EWHC 269 (TCC) (starts at 10.55) and Taylor v Jones and another (Rev1) [2024] EWCA Civ 170 (starts at 30.35). Finally, they also discuss the annual budget (starts at 47.29) and other judgments from around the courts (starts at 49.04).

03-19
53:28

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.31: building safety, TCC and general election wishlists

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 01.00), before moving on to the judgments in Lancashire Schools SPC Phase 2 Ltd (formerly Catalyst Education (Lancashire) Phase 2 Ltd) v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd (formerly Bovis Lend Lease Ltd) [2024] EWHC 37 (TCC) (starts at 20.12) and Bellway Homes Ltd v Surgo Construction Ltd [2024] EWHC 10 (TCC) (starts at 29.53). They also discuss the forthcoming general election and budget wishlists (starts at 37.43). Finally, they end with highlighting various new content pieces published this year (starts at 52.47).

02-19
56:49

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.30: What to expect in 2024 and the meaning of England

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss what to expect in construction law in 2024 (starts at 1.08), before moving on to the judgment in Van Elle Ltd v Keynvor Morlift Ltd [2023] EWHC 3137 (TCC) (starts at 39.15). Finally, they end with a brief discussion on other news of note (starts at 47.26).

01-23
50:12

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.29: building safety, TCC, ADR and NIC

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 3.12), before moving on to the judgments in Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd v Aecom Ltd [2023] EWHC 2620 (TCC) (starts at 24.57), Lidl Great Britain Ltd v Closed Circuit Cooling Ltd (t/a 3CL) [2023] EWHC 3051 (TCC) (starts at 42.29) and Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (starts at 55.05). Finally, they end with a brief discussion on NIC's second published National Infrastructure Assessment (starts at 1.12.13).

12-18
01:20:14

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.28: building safety, TCC and future developments

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 0.48 minutes), before moving on to the judgments in ISG Retail Ltd v FK Construction Ltd [2023] EWHC 1718 (TCC) (starts at 24.37 minutes), J&B Hopkins Ltd v A&V Building Solution Ltd [2023] EWHC 2475 (TCC) (starts at 33.00 minutes) and Crystal Electronics Ltd v Digital Mobile Spectrum Ltd [2023] EWHC 2656 (TCC) (starts at 38.33 minutes). Finally, they end with a brief discussion on things to look out for at the end of 2023 (starts at 47.47 minutes).

11-14
56:19

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.27: building safety, without prejudice privilege and adjudication

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments (starts at 1.10), before moving on to the judgment in AZ v BY [2023] EWHC 2388 (TCC) (starts at 11.00), the International Statutory Adjudication Forum's (ISAF) draft model law on statutory adjudication (starts at 22.46) and highlighting new content, including a video on construction disputes in the offshore wind industry and an article on takeover on energy projects (starts at 31.10). Finally, they end with a brief look forward to 2024 and priorities for the next government (starts at 32.36).

10-13
42:59

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.26: building safety, RAAC, TCC and CPR

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction highlight the latest building safety developments (starts at 2.45) and discuss the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) crisis (starts at 16.42). They then move on to the judgments in Lidl Great Britain Ltd v Closed Circuit Cooling Ltd (t/a 3CL) [2023] EWHC 2243 (TCC) (starts at 31.44), Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd v Carmarthenshire County Council [2023] EWHC 2269 (TCC) (starts at 42.45) and Halsion Ltd v St Thomas Street Development Ltd [2023] EWHC 2045 (TCC) (starts at 52.40). Finally, they end with a brief look at the forthcoming changes to the Civil Procedure Rules, effective from 1 October 2023 (starts at 55.54).

09-25
01:01:23

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.25: building safety, CE marking, adjudication and TCC annual report

This episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction highlight the latest building safety developments (starts at 0.44) and attempt to clear up confusion over CE marking (starts at 7.07). They then consider the judgments in Sudlows Ltd v Global Switch Estates 1 Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 813 (starts at 10.42), Home Group Ltd v MPS Housing Ltd [2023] EWHC 1946 (TCC) (starts at 22.30), Henry Construction Projects Ltd v Alu-Fix (UK) Ltd [2023] EWHC 2010 (TCC) (starts at 31.18) and ISG Retail Ltd v FK Construction Ltd [2023] EWHC 2012 (TCC) (starts at 37.05). Finally, they end with a brief look at some of the highlights from the latest TCC annual report (starts at 48.00).

08-14
56:21

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.24: AI, building safety (including URS v BDW), JCT and TCLP

This month, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the Court of Appeal's judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 772 (starts at 1.50) before turning to discuss a number of other building safety developments (starts at 20.16), BCLP's survey on AI in international arbitration (starts at 33.20), new TCLP construction clauses (starts at 37.20) and JCT 2024 (starts at 39.40).

07-13
45:04

The Construction Briefing podcast, ep.23: building safety, adjudication, insurance and the REUL (RR) Bill

This month, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction look at a number of building safety developments (starts at 0.44), before moving on to the judgments in FK Construction Ltd v ISG Retail Ltd [2023] EWHC 1042 (TCC) (starts at 8.03) and FM Conway Ltd v The Rugby Football Union [2023] EWCA Civ 418 (starts at 16.30). Finally, they end with a brief look at the impact of recent proposed changes to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (starts at 22.26).

06-08
28:28

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