26 September 2023 Insight First Remediation Order under Building Safety Act A group of leaseholders of two blocks of flats successfully applied for a Remediation Order against the freeholder in respect of defective external cladding and other fire safety issues. The decision by the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber (Residential Property) in Sarah White & Karin Ida Christina Martensson & Other leaseholders v Kedai Limited (freeholder) LON/00AY/HYI/2022/0005 & 0016 is the first Remediation Order made under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). Bookmark this page 7 min read
19 September 2023 Insight Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete – a headline grabber or a realistic claims risk? Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) has hit the press recently after more than 100 schools were fully or partially closed on the eve of the new term due to the risks created by its presence. In this article we discuss potential risks for the construction sector and its insurers. Bookmark this page 5 min read