Construction bulletin: Focus on significant legislative and regulatory developments

Welcome to the March 2026 edition of our Global Construction Bulletin. In this edition, our global team explores the most significant legislative, regulatory and market developments shaping the construction industry across key jurisdictions, from building safety reform and payment legislation in the UK to defence-related construction frameworks in Denmark. As the pace of change accelerates across regions, understanding these shifts is essential for developers, contractors, lenders and advisers navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

Across our jurisdictions, several clear themes emerge: the modernisation of standard-form contracts to improve risk allocation and dispute avoidance, the drive to streamline permitting and approvals, and the growing influence of energy transition and sustainability obligations on construction programmes and procurement.

The DLA Piper Construction team provides regional insights into key developments across Canada, Finland, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, South Africa, Sweden and the UK. We hope you find these insights valuable. If you would like to discuss how these developments may affect your projects or operations, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.