Half of all UK construction workers, or 1.5m people have worked in a dangerous environment while sufferin...
“Just and equitable” under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022 – Triathlon Homes LLP v SVDP, Get Living and EVML [2024]
The First Tier Tribunal (“the FTT”) has decided that it was “just and equitable” to make a Remediation Contribution Order...
The First Tier Tribunal (“the FTT”) has decided that it was “just and equitable” to make a Remediation Contribution Order...
Article / 3 months ago
Archer v Ace (or, The Demise Of LEG3?)
In the London Market there is, by and large, a common understanding about how...
In the London Market there is, by and large, a common understanding about how...
Article / 3 months ago
Too Hot to Handle: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Hot Works Conditions*(*But Were Afraid to Ask)
Hot Works Conditions are a staple of contractors' public liability...
Hot Works Conditions are a staple of contractors' public liability...
Article / 4 months ago
The world's first LEG3 Court decision, and what it means for the Builders' Risk market
27 years after the London Engineering Group (“LEG”) introduced its suite of...
27 years after the London Engineering Group (“LEG”) introduced its suite of...
Article / 7 months ago
Bubble Trouble: Aerated Concrete Claims and Coverage
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (“RAAC”) is a lightweight cementitious material pioneered in Sweden and used extensively in walls and floors of UK buildings from the 1950's to 1990's. Mixed...
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (“RAAC”) is a lightweight cementitious material pioneered in Sweden and used extensively in walls and floors of UK buildings from the 1950's to 1990's. Mixed...
Article / 9 months ago
Developments for Developers: Court of Appeal Guidance on Building Safety Act Claims
In a landmark decision providing guidance on limitation issues and application of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”), the Court of Appeal has held that:...
In a landmark decision providing guidance on limitation issues and application of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”), the Court of Appeal has held that:...
Article / 9 months ago
Cladding PI Notifications – A View from Down Under
A recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia provides guidance on broad professional indemnity insurance notifications for external cladding works, confirming that a wide problem...
A recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia provides guidance on broad professional indemnity insurance notifications for external cladding works, confirming that a wide problem...
Article / 10 months ago
Reach for the Sky? – judgment handed down on Sky Central
Sky UK Limited & Mace Limited v Riverstone Managing Agency Limited & Others [2023] EWHC 1207 (Comm)...
Sky UK Limited & Mace Limited v Riverstone Managing Agency Limited & Others [2023] EWHC 1207 (Comm)...
Article / 11 months ago
Building a safer future: the courts set the direction for fire safety cases
The Grenfell tragedy in 2017 has prompted safety investigations in myriad buildings across the UK, with owners and occupiers questioning whether other...
The Grenfell tragedy in 2017 has prompted safety investigations in myriad buildings across the UK, with owners and occupiers questioning whether other...
Article / 1 year ago
(New Home) Buyer Beware
Recent case law highlights the importance of adequate insurance cover for buyers of new homes, to remediate any latent defects identified post-completion, whilst the Building Safety Act 2022 implements significant changes...
Recent case law highlights the importance of adequate insurance cover for buyers of new homes, to remediate any latent defects identified post-completion, whilst the Building Safety Act 2022 implements significant changes...
Article / 1 year ago
