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Construction Insights January 2026

01 January 2026

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The construction industry is a major global sector that drives economic growth, generates employment, and builds essential infrastructure. From transport networks to housing and commercial spaces, construction lays the foundations for modern life.

Our global Construction Insights series, examines the critical factors impacting the international construction sector. This edition brings together expert commentary from DWF’s construction team and associate firms worldwide. We explore legislative changes, regulatory trends, and innovative practices shaping markets. Each insight underscores the sector’s adaptability and its pivotal role in creating sustainable, resilient environments.

Australia | Sydney | DWF

Insights

Australia

We review the impact and interpretation of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) five years after its introduction, focusing on how courts have applied the Act’s statutory duty of care to a wide range of construction professionals and projects.

Canada | Ottawa | DWF

Insights

Canada

In this article we highlight recent legislative changes across Canadian provinces aimed at streamlining and expediting construction payment disputes.

France | Paris | DWF

Insights

France

We examine how mediation is evolving as a strategic, cross-cultural tool for resolving business disputes between French and Moroccan companies.

Poland | Warsaw | DWF

Insights

Poland

Our insight discusses significant upcoming changes to Poland’s construction law, specifically regarding appeals against building permits.

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Insights

Portugal

This article discusses the Portuguese Government’s recent approval of a comprehensive set of measures to address the country’s severe housing crisis.

Qatar | Doha | DWF

Insights

Qatar

We explore the recent QFC Court judgment, which emphasises that clear and precise drafting of arbitration clauses is crucial in Qatar’s dual-jurisdiction system.

Turkey | Ankara | DWF

Insights

Turkey

In this article our colleagues at associate firm Pekin & Pekin discuss the recent amendments to Türkiye’s shelter regulation, which aim to strengthen resilience in response to recent natural disasters.

UK | London | DWF

Insights

UK

Read our latest article on a recent ruling from The Technology and Construction Court. Our insight delves further into the ruling and addresses the enforcement of an adjudicator's decisions when one party is insolvent.

Bruno Richard

Partner

France

David McNeice

Partner

United Kingdom

Gemma Dehn

Principal Lawyer

Australia

Joanna Wojnarowska

Global Deputy Head of Real Estate

Poland

Karin Turco

Associate

Qatar

Kirk Durrant

Managing Partner (Qatar)

Qatar

Laura McCorquodale

Partner

United Kingdom

Lex Orange

Principal Lawyer / Head of Construction (Australia)

Australia

Marissa Skaltsounis

Principal Lawyer

Australia

Pawel Bialobok

Counsel

Poland

Tristan Annoot

Associate

France

Yolanda Walker

Head of Construction Disputes UK and Ireland

United Kingdom