All Building Safety Act articles
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CommentGrenfell shames us all – but our politicians are just as culpable
Those named and blamed in Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s report largely got what they deserved, but they were not alone in the way they operated. We may have learnt and changed since 2017, but there is still a long way to go, says Richard Steer
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FeaturesCost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the Building Safety Act
The implications of the legislation, a look at real-world applications, and a notional model for cost increases on a higher-risk building
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CommentWhat the principal designer role means for clients and the industry
Almost every project now requires a BRPD and architects must not start design work until they are satisfied the client is aware of their duties under the Building Safety Act, says Tom Jordan, technical director at Bar Gazetas
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CommentCladding remediation liability under the Building Safety Act
The Court of Appeal has clarified the criteria by which the secretary of state should make decisions on liability for cladding remediation, and when developers might reasonably challenge them
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CommentHow a new ruling provides fresh clarity on building liability orders
Sheena Sood on a new ruling that offers key guidance on the building liability orders created under the Building Safety Act
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NewsBuilding control profession averts next month’s cliff edge after accreditation deadline extended
Inspectors now have until July to prove competence following today’s announcement of 13 week extension for industry in England
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CommentWhy definitions are proving a challenge in the context of building safety
What constitutes a high-risk building? Investors and insurers are looking beyond the inconsistencies within the Building Safety Act to ensure greater fire safety protections, says Steven Rodd, partner at Workman LLP
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CommentBuilding safety case reports explained
The requirement for principal accountable persons to prepare safety case reports under the BSA has now come into force. How can this best be done?
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CommentWhy investing in digital awareness and skills of employees is crucial
Now more than ever, businesses need to invest in the digital awareness and skills of their staff as much as in the technology they introduce, writes Maria Hudson of Zutec
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CommentThe construction year ahead: what can we expect in 2024?
Sheena Sood previews the year ahead in construction law, with some major legislative, contractual and policy changes looming
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CommentDefective premises ruling likely to lead to increase in claims
Whether developers are owed duties under the Defective Premises Act – a point long uncertain in the courts – has been clarified
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NewsBuilding owners ‘running out of time’ says DLUHC as it launches cladding safety scheme
Scheme aimed at ensuring leaseholders do not bear brunt of remediation costs
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CommentHigh-rise registration offers chance to improve homes and rebuild residents’ trust
While the culture change required by the Building Safety Act means a lot more potential work, it is also an opportunity to create safer, greener buildings
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CommentRisk and responsibility: unpicking the first post-Grenfell court decisions
Recent High Court decisions suggest contractors will struggle to successfully challenge the costs of an implemented and effective remedial cladding solution
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CommentWhat will 2023 hold for construction law?
Sheena Sood previews the year ahead in construction law, with ongoing economic uncertainty likely to mean increased disputes
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CommentPractical impacts of the Building Safety Act
A recent industry event examined in detail how the new safety legislation will affect the industry in both intended and unintended ways
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FeaturesConcerns grow over potential delays as firms await details of safety reforms
Everyone recognises the need for reforms that led to new safety regulations but experts fear finished buildings could lie idle for months
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NewsBuilding Safety minister resigns
Lord Greenhalgh said he was ‘saddened’ by events which led to Johnson’s downfall
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NewsWillmott Dixon boss fires broadside at government over ‘popularist’ Building Safety Act
Contractor’s chief says politicians should look at their role in building safety ‘mess’
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NewsMinisters threaten legal action if landlords charge leaseholders for remediation costs
Building Safety Act provisions to protect leaseholders come into force today