On 27 March 2025, the Government published new guidance for seeking building control approval for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). For those navigating the new, often confusing and overwhelming, regime for carrying out work on HRBs it is a very good place
More about Do-Re-Mi HRBThe Technology and Construction Court (“the TCC“) has made what appears to be the first-ever Building Liability Order (BLO) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (the “BSA”), marking a significant development in building safety litigation. The BSA was enacted to improve building safety
More about First building liability order under the Building Safety ActSupermarkets, sushi, deceit, zoos – our Landlord and Tenant Case law update podcast has it all. Whether you own or manage a commercial space, or are occupying as a tenant, our quick listen covers three important case examples where parities
More about Real Estate Podcast – Second bite of the cherryWe set out below the questions asked at our seminar “Building Safety Act In Practice” and our answers to them. For further information please visit Wedlake Bell construction team insights on our BSA microsite, which covers many topics: Building Safety
More about Building Safety Act in practice: Questions & answersThe Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the “Tipping Act”) comes into force on 1 October 2024. The Department for Business and Trade has recently published its Code of Practice on the Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips (the “Code”),
More about Code of practice on the new tipping act – What employers need to knowThe Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) gives the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) the power to make a Remediation Contribution Order (RMO) against a wide range of parties to contribute to the costs of remedying relevant defects under Section 124 of the
More about When will it be just and equitable to make a remediation contribution order under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022?Under the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 there is now a responsibility on the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor responsible for HRBs to carry out Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) where appropriate. Which buildings are affected? An HRB is a building
More about Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA): Mandatory occurrence reporting for higher risk buildings (hrbs) during constructionPotential areas for misunderstanding are emerging as the construction industry gets to grips with the Building Safety Act (BSA). It is now generally understood that hospitals and care homes are excluded from the BSA’s occupation phase requirements even if the
More about Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA): Works to hospitals and care homesIntroduction The requirement for a Building Safety Case and Safety Case Report falls under Section 85 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). It is one of a number of responsibilities introduced by the BSA and is directly relevant to
More about Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA): Building safety cases and reportsWhat is the Golden Thread? The Building Safety Act (BSA) requirement for a golden thread of information seeks to remedy a historic lack of complete and up to date information about high rise residential buildings which can make it difficult
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