Ireland: Construction & Planning

The UK Government's Commercial Payments Bill proposes to abolish construction retentions in Great Britain following a two-year transition period, fundamentally changing how construction projects manage payment security and defect remediation. While the Bill extends wider payment reforms to Northern Ireland, the retention ban itself does not currently apply there, creating important jurisdictional distinctions for businesses operating across the UK. What alternative security mechanisms will replace retention

Construction contracts under the Public Works Contract establish a rigorous procedural framework that contractors must navigate before any valuation of variations or compensation events can occur. This analysis examines the critical distinction between establishing entitlement through proper claims procedures and the subsequent valuation process, exploring how failure to comply with notice requirements and conditions precedent can bar claims regardless of their underlying merit.

Arthur Cox LLP provides comprehensive legal services in construction and engineering, offering expert guidance across project lifecycles. The firm's specialized practice addresses complex regulatory frameworks, contractual arrangements, and dispute resolution in the construction sector.

Ireland's life sciences sector is experiencing significant growth, driving demand for specialized real estate and infrastructure. As the country prepares for its EU Presidency in H2 2026, energy policy reforms...

Construction adjudication is evolving rapidly in Ireland and England, with landmark Irish High Court decisions reshaping the landscape by closing off smash-and-grab tactics and defining the boundaries of the Construction Contracts Act 2013.

Further steps have been taken to transpose into Irish law the Recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Our briefing on two new sets of Irish Regulations is available here: Ireland transposes key reforms for BER regime.

In a judgement delivered 12 January 2026, in the case of Tenderbids Ltd trading As Bastion V Electrical Waste Management Ltd Mr Justice Simons dealt with the question of ‘Smash and Grab' adjudications.

Use of the new suite of RIAI contracts, which replaces the 2017 editions, will bed down across the construction industry.

The Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan was approved by the Cabinet. Actions for 2026 include increasing construction sector capacity and productivity through the Construction Industry Capability Group...