Introduction

In this publication, we examine:

Some of the headwinds for Labour’s delivery on its pledge to “get Britain building again” and deliver 1.5m new homes in their first five year parliament. As the industry navigates the complexities of a fast evolving regulatory environment, understanding the interplay between policy, law, and practical execution becomes paramount for stakeholders aiming to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

The first substantive cases on building liability orders and building liability information orders, providing an invaluable first insight into how the Court will approach this new area of law;
A landmark decision on whether a case alleging a breach of the Defective Premises Act 1972, which was outside of the contractual limitation period for bringing a claim, can be referred to statutory adjudication; and
An update on the building safety levy, with the welcome news for developers that the introduction of the levy has been postponed until Autumn 2026.

A decision from the courts on whether payment and payless notices will be effective when served simultaneously in Placefirst Construction Limited v CAR Construction (North East) Limited.
A perfect storm of less than clear contract drafting combined with inconsistencies between the enclosures to the electronic and printed versions of a building contract; leading the parties to dispute who took the risks associated with existing structures at the site, in the case of John Sisk and Son Limited v Capital & Centric (Rose) Limited.

Editor

Partner Construction, Engineering & Projects +44 (0)20 7427 6413 kevin.forsyth@crsblaw.com

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