Climate Change and Construction: The Evolving Landscape of Disputes and Regulation

Climate Change and Construction: The Evolving Landscape of Disputes and Regulation explores how climate change is transforming construction disputes and professional practice. Our panel will also consider the causes of disputes relating to green infrastructure projects. 

Timings: Registration and welcome 11:00-11:15am. Panel presentation in the Drawing Room 11:20am, followed by lunch and drinks in the Saloon.

Venue: The Ned, Members' Club & Hotel, London

Our panel, Climate Change and Construction: The Evolving Landscape of Disputes and Regulation, will explore how climate imperatives are reshaping the construction industry’s regulatory, contractual, and professional landscape. From tightening UK energy efficiency and building standards to the influence of landmark climate litigation, we will examine how evolving laws and liability frameworks are driving new forms of construction disputes. Particular attention will be paid to how climate-related compliance is becoming a trigger for litigation, and how professional standards of care are being tested in light of expanding environmental expectations.

We will also delve into the practical implications for dispute resolution, including the rise of sustainable arbitration practices and procedural adaptations in light of environmental concerns. The discussion will map the risks emerging from green infrastructure projects—such as technological uncertainty, financing structures, and supply chain disruption—while offering insights into how standard form contracts are evolving to allocate climate-related risks. Attendees will leave with a forward-looking view on how to future-proof construction practices and navigate the increasing scrutiny around sustainability credentials.