Professor David Mosey
Professor of Law
Research interests
- Law
- Construction
Biography
Professor David Mosey PhD is a Professor of Law and former Director of the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution. He joined the Centre in May 2013 after spending 33 years as a specialist construction lawyer, including over 20 years as Head of Projects and Construction at solicitors Trowers and Hamlins LLP where he headed a national team of over 30 lawyers. During his career in private practice Professor Mosey advised on a wide variety of construction and engineering projects in the UK and internationally, with a particular focus on improving procurement and contractual techniques for project delivery.
Research interests
Professor Mosey’s research interests focus on the interdisciplinary relationships of construction law with the evolving practices of procurement and project management. This includes research into partnering, alliancing, joint ventures and other models for collaborative working. Professor Mosey is involved in a current research project for the UK Government in relation to procurement, early contractor involvement and supply chain management, and has established King’s College London as an academic partner of Constructing Excellence and the Cabinet Office. He is also exploring the potential and legal challenges of Building Information Modelling and the impact of construction projects on the community.
For more information on Professor Mosey's research, visit our research portal.
Teaching
Graduate
- Construction law
- Construction procurement and management
News
Law School launches first ever Law Impact Prize
The Law impact prize held on 14 March 2023, is the first ever Faculty event to celebrate projects that shape understanding, build capacity, influence policy,...
New Year Honours for King's community
King's academics, teaching staff and alumni have been recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List.
Professor David Mosey receives CBE in New Year Honours
Professor David Mosey has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2023 for services to the construction industry.
Government publishes new guidance on building safety
The UK Government has today published new guidance, co-authored by Professor David Mosey of King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute...
Gold Standard to improve public sector construction projects
An independent review, led by Professor David Mosey from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, has called for a new ‘Gold...
King's holds first International Federation of Consulting Engineers university programme in Europe
From 17th September to 12th November 2021, the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution joined together with the International Federation of...
The Centre for Construction Law plays a key role in the launch of a construction skills hub at the Supply Chain Sustainability School
The skills hub is a joint venture with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) and King's...
Professor David Mosey appointed to lead independent review of construction frameworks by the Cabinet Office
This review recognises the importance of public sector construction frameworks and the need to establish a “gold standard” for how they should operate.
High rise residential buildings: a safer future
King’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution has been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to lead work that will...
What impact has the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1), developed by King's, had across the construction sector?
A new video series, produced by our Centre of Construction Law, looks at the impact King's research and the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) has had across...
Events
Social Value in Construction: delivering impact through construction and infrastructure projects
King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Open Forum
Please note: this event has passed.
The Future of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
In 2023 the Technology and Construction Court will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary. This is the flagship conference event.
Please note: this event has passed.
Open Forum - New Energy. A New Approach To Procurement And Delivery?
The Open Forum will explore current developments in the procurement of new and renewable energy projects, focussing both on the UK and internationally.
Please note: this event has passed.
Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution - 35th Anniversary Conference
The Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution is delighted to invite you to attend its 35th Anniversary Conference on the 17 and 18 November 2022
Please note: this event has passed.
Procuring to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster
Launching the DLUHC Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety
Please note: this event has passed.
‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ - an online Open Forum
An online Open Forum looking at ‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ to improve value, reduce risks and deliver Net Zero Carbon
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety – the need for urgent implementation
Darya Barham, reflects on the 'Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety' and how it addresses challenges...
What is the FAC-1 framework alliance contract?
Professor David Mosey CBE FICE, breaks down the FAC-1 contract and reflects on its adoption within the industry.
Verifying the Gold Standard of Construction Procurement
In July 2024 Crown Commercial Service became the first organisation to be awarded ‘Full Verification’ under the ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’ for...
Collaborative Construction: Q&A with Professor David Mosey
For an industry still coming to terms with the Grenfell Tower fire, the urgent need for better communication and transparency should now be clear. For...
Spotlight
How a new contract is enabling safer, greener construction
Professor David Mosey saw the negative impact on the UK construction industry of ‘dog eat dog’ competition before most people. Drawing on four decades’...
News
Law School launches first ever Law Impact Prize
The Law impact prize held on 14 March 2023, is the first ever Faculty event to celebrate projects that shape understanding, build capacity, influence policy,...
New Year Honours for King's community
King's academics, teaching staff and alumni have been recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List.
Professor David Mosey receives CBE in New Year Honours
Professor David Mosey has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2023 for services to the construction industry.
Government publishes new guidance on building safety
The UK Government has today published new guidance, co-authored by Professor David Mosey of King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute...
Gold Standard to improve public sector construction projects
An independent review, led by Professor David Mosey from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, has called for a new ‘Gold...
King's holds first International Federation of Consulting Engineers university programme in Europe
From 17th September to 12th November 2021, the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution joined together with the International Federation of...
The Centre for Construction Law plays a key role in the launch of a construction skills hub at the Supply Chain Sustainability School
The skills hub is a joint venture with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) and King's...
Professor David Mosey appointed to lead independent review of construction frameworks by the Cabinet Office
This review recognises the importance of public sector construction frameworks and the need to establish a “gold standard” for how they should operate.
High rise residential buildings: a safer future
King’s Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution has been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to lead work that will...
What impact has the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1), developed by King's, had across the construction sector?
A new video series, produced by our Centre of Construction Law, looks at the impact King's research and the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) has had across...
Events
Social Value in Construction: delivering impact through construction and infrastructure projects
King’s College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Open Forum
Please note: this event has passed.
The Future of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
In 2023 the Technology and Construction Court will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary. This is the flagship conference event.
Please note: this event has passed.
Open Forum - New Energy. A New Approach To Procurement And Delivery?
The Open Forum will explore current developments in the procurement of new and renewable energy projects, focussing both on the UK and internationally.
Please note: this event has passed.
Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution - 35th Anniversary Conference
The Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution is delighted to invite you to attend its 35th Anniversary Conference on the 17 and 18 November 2022
Please note: this event has passed.
Procuring to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster
Launching the DLUHC Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety
Please note: this event has passed.
‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ - an online Open Forum
An online Open Forum looking at ‘Constructing the Gold Standard’ to improve value, reduce risks and deliver Net Zero Carbon
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety – the need for urgent implementation
Darya Barham, reflects on the 'Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety' and how it addresses challenges...
What is the FAC-1 framework alliance contract?
Professor David Mosey CBE FICE, breaks down the FAC-1 contract and reflects on its adoption within the industry.
Verifying the Gold Standard of Construction Procurement
In July 2024 Crown Commercial Service became the first organisation to be awarded ‘Full Verification’ under the ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’ for...
Collaborative Construction: Q&A with Professor David Mosey
For an industry still coming to terms with the Grenfell Tower fire, the urgent need for better communication and transparency should now be clear. For...
Spotlight
How a new contract is enabling safer, greener construction
Professor David Mosey saw the negative impact on the UK construction industry of ‘dog eat dog’ competition before most people. Drawing on four decades’...