Iran Conflict: Practical Tips For Managing Construction Risk

Summary

Focusing primarily on the UK, UAE and KSA, in this BCLP Insight, Muhammad Hassan and Rebecca Maxwell consider what developers can do now to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict.

The ongoing Iran conflict has not only affected Gulf states but also countries such as the UK which are dependent on supplies from the Gulf region.

The global nature of the impact of the conflict is sadly of little surprise to the global construction industry which in recent years has had to deal with the very real challenges presented by external events, such as COVID and the Ukraine War.

As at early April 2026, there is no certainty as to how long the conflict will continue and, even then, how long it will take for international supply chains and global mobility to return to normal. Therefore, now is a sensible time for developers to consider how best they can mitigate the potential impact of the Iran conflict on their projects.