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The proposed new RICS Residential Retrofit Standard
We explain the proposed RICS Residential Retrofit Standard and offer practical tips for complying with the new Standard when it comes into force.
Read moreCoA paves the way for the responsible developer
Our team explore a recent judgment that touches on crucial factors for developers and construction professionals when dealing with remedying defects in buildings.
Read moreRICS disciplinary process: guidance for surveyors on sanctions (4 of 4)
This fourth article considers the sanctions the RICS can impose and the next steps for surveyors following a disciplinary decision.
Read moreBSA: new guidance for principal accountable persons to assist in registration with BSR
Our team explain the Health & Safety Executive's new guidance for Principal Accountable Persons detailing what key building information they need to provide when registering a high-rise residential building with the Building Safety Regulator, and what PAPs should be doing now in preparation for registration, which closes on 30 September 2023.
Read moreResponsible Actors Scheme forecast for Summer 2023
The Government has recently published secondary legislation setting out its intention to implement its Responsible Actors Scheme (RAS) with further guidance to come by this Summer.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 5 May 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreBSA: Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations now in force - Property Managers Take Note
The Government has been working on safety measures for high rise buildings following the Grenfell Tragedy to provide comfort to residents in order for them to feel safe in their homes.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 24 March 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreTo be or Knot to be, a nuisance?
One year on , has the recent decision of Davies v Bridgend County Council (BCC) helped or hindered that goal?
Read moreThe Week That Was - 17 February 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 3 February 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 January 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSt James’s Oncology v Lendlease: the value of project-specific amendments to JCT contracts
The recent judgment of the TCC in St James’s Oncology SPC Ltd (Project Co) v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd and another provides a fascinating commentary on the importance of drafting a building contract that is tailored to deliver the needs of the employer and the end-user.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 23 December 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 16 December 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreBuilding Safety Levy – Government Undertaking Second Consultation
The Government has just announced it is commencing another consultation on building safety, this time by way of second consultation on the Building Safety Levy ("the Levy").
Read moreThe Week That Was - 25 November 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreFire Safety Act 2021: New tool to assist 'Responsible Persons' to prioritise reviewing fire risk assessments
The Home Office has published the Fire Safety Act Commencement Prioritisation guidance , to be used by 'Responsible Persons' in complying with their duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021 (FSA).
Read moreThe Week That Was - 18 November 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 11 November 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 October 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 14 October 2022
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 7 October 2022
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 30 September 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 23 September 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 16 September 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 9 September 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreIs an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) clause a condition precedent? And even if it is, is it always enforceable?
The Case of Children's Ark Partnerships Ltd v Kajima Construction (Europe) UK Ltd and another [2022] EWHC 1595 (TCC) considers ADR clauses in more detail and highlights the importance of ensuring there is sufficient detail regarding the ADR process within the contract, failing which may result in serious consequences including challenges to the court's jurisdiction and a stay of proceedings.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 2 September 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 26 August 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 19 August 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 12 August 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 5 August 2022
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 29 July 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 July 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 15 July 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 8 July 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 1 July 2022
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Read moreThe Bichard RICS Review: Recommendations for an overhaul of the RICS structure
The Bichard RICS Review has been published this month following the investigation into the institution by Lord Michael Bichard. In his report, Lord Bichard has made a number of recommendations in relation to the purpose and governance of RICS, which they have been urged to adopt "at pace".
Read moreThe Week That Was - 24 June 2022
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 17 June 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 10 June 2022
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 1 June 2022
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 27 May 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 May 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 13 May 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 6 May 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 29 April 2022
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 April 2022
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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