Modern methods of construction are well suited to the construction of higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).

The new legislation

The reforms introduced by the BSA included extended limitation periods for bringing claims where homes are not fit for habitation, strict competency requirements placed on consultants and professionals working on projects, and the establishment of a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to implement a stricter regulatory regime for higher-risk buildings and to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings.

Much of the detail in the new safety law will be set out in secondary legislation, which is expected to be enacted at some point between April and October 2023. However, parts 3 and 4 of the Building Safety Act set out the general framework of how the higher-risk residential building regime will operate, including the system of gateways:

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