All ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Act articles
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CommentÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Act has led to an industry recruitment crisis
Halted projects, redundancies and widespread delays and disruption are all consequences of the requirement for second staircases, says Christine Scott at Madison BerkeleyÂ
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CommentHow carbon retrofit and improved building safety can be combined for greater efficiencies
Sustainable and safe construction is essential, so tackling both requirements together makes good sense, says Kingsley Clarke of Southern Construction Framework
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NewsPiling contractor says building safety hold-ups on 40 jobs will blunt year-end numbers
Van Elle says delays on gatway 2 approvals process behind hit
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CommentHow landmark building safety court rulings could clarify the law on liability
Landmark rulings on defects, remediation and building safety could clarify the law around liability and remedy
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CommentAre the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Act’s own processes the biggest hurdle in the high-rise development race?
With some minor modifications, the act could be an effective tool for improving building safety while still encouraging the delivery of projects in a timely and cost-effective way, says Robin Holme at TFT
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FeaturesWhat the delays at the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Regulator mean for high-rise development
The new system of gateway checks on high rise buildings is adding anything up to 18 months to construction programmes. Joey Gardiner finds out why
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CommentThe ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Act is changing project procurement. Here’s how to navigate the way ahead
New safety requirements could signal the end of single-stage design and build, says Steve Jackson at AtkinsRéalis. Expert advice and collaborative working are the keys to a smooth transition  Â
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CommentConstruction law in 2025: what can we expect in the year ahead?
Sheena Sood sets out what to expect in the year ahead for construction law, including a variety of regulatory changes
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CommentWhat routes do contractors have to claim against cladding firms?
Contractors facing cladding claims from property owners have more than one possible route to claim in turn against the manufacturers
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NewsThree in five buildings with dangerous cladding have yet to be identified, warns watchdog
Some unsafe buildings may never be identified, National Audit Office says
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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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Act, says Tom Jordan, technical director at Bar Gazetas
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CommentCladding remediation liability under the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Act
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NewsÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Safety Act to ensure greater fire safety protections, says Steven Rodd, partner at Workman LLP
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CommentÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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