13 September 2022 Blog Building Safety Update: The in-occupation regime is out for consultation (Higher Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations) The consultation closes on 12 October 2022 Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
2 September 2022 Blog New applications welcome – the Building Safety Fund re-opened for new applicants On 28 July 2022 the Building Safety Fund re-opened for new applications. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 August 2022 Blog Building Safety Update: Consultation on the Higher Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations On 21 July the government’s consultation on higher-risk buildings closed. Higher-risk buildings is a concept set out in the Building Safety Act, and to which large parts of the Act apply. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 August 2022 Blog Building Safety Update The Building Safety Act received Royal Assent in April 2022. Much of it will come into force by way of secondary legislation. Look out for our regular blogs on the Act and building safety generally. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 July 2022 Insight What if it is not just my fault? A whistle stop guide to making a contribution claim In principle, a claim can be made against one responsible party for all losses suffered, even when other parties were involved... Bookmark this page 6 min read
26 July 2022 Blog Collateral warranties are probably contracts Stuart Pemble's thoughts on Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Simply Construct (UK) LLP [2022] EWCA, and Coulson LJ's robust decision that most collateral warranties are likely to be construction contracts. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
26 July 2022 Blog Fire Safety - first substantive court judgment since Grenfell A housing association has won a landmark cladding claim against a building contractor in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in the first High Court trial on external wall systems (EWS) since the Grenfell Tower fire Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
22 July 2022 Insight Martlet v Mulalley: the first substantive decision on fire safety since Grenfell A housing association has won a landmark cladding claim against a building contractor in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in the first High Court trial on external wall systems (EWS) since the Grenfell Tower fire just over five years ago. Bookmark this page 8 min read
28 June 2022 Blog Warranties and Adjudication In the important case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Simply Construct (UK) LLP, judgment was handed down recently by the Court of Appeal. The case concerns collateral warranties and construction contracts. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
28 June 2022 Blog Part 2: Building Safety Act 2022 – new civil claims for construction product liability The Building Safety Act 2022 (the “Act”) was given royal assent in April and whilst many provisions of the Act are not yet in force, there are a series of key provisions which come into force on 28 June 2022. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
23 June 2022 Blog Building Safety Act 2022 – new limitation periods for certain claims The Building Safety Act 2022 (the “Act”) was given royal assent in April this year and whilst many provisions of the Act are not yet in force, there are a series of key provisions which come into force next week (on 28 June 2022). Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
12 April 2022 Blog Preparing for PFI expiry In February 2022 the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) published its practical guidance “Preparing for PFI contract expiry”. Simple arithmetic tells us that lots of projects will start expiring over the next few years. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read