All 黑洞社区 Safety Act articles
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CommentGrenfell shames us all 鈥� but our politicians are just as culpable
Those named and blamed in Sir Martin Moore-Bick鈥檚 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 黑洞社区 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 黑洞社区 Safety Act, says Tom Jordan, technical director at Bar Gazetas
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CommentCladding remediation liability under the 黑洞社区 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 黑洞社区 Safety Act
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News黑洞社区 control profession averts next month鈥檚 cliff edge after accreditation deadline extended
Inspectors now have until July to prove competence following today鈥檚 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 黑洞社区 Safety Act to ensure greater fire safety protections, says聽Steven Rodd, partner at Workman聽LLP
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Comment黑洞社区 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
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CommentDefective premises ruling likely to lead to increase in claims
Whether developers are owed duties under the Defective Premises Act 鈥� a point long uncertain in the courts 鈥� has been clarified
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News黑洞社区 owners 鈥榬unning out of time鈥� says DLUHC as it launches cladding safety scheme
Scheme aimed at ensuring leaseholders do not bear brunt of remediation costs
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CommentHigh-rise registration offers chance to improve homes and rebuild residents鈥� trust
While the culture change required by the 黑洞社区 Safety Act means a lot more potential work, it is also an opportunity to create safer, greener buildings
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CommentRisk and responsibility: unpicking the first post-Grenfell court decisions
Recent High Court decisions suggest contractors will struggle to successfully challenge the costs of聽an implemented and effective remedial cladding solution
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CommentWhat will 2023 hold for construction law?
Sheena Sood previews the year ahead in construction law, with ongoing economic uncertainty likely to mean increased disputes
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CommentPractical impacts of the 黑洞社区 Safety Act
A recent industry event examined in detail how the new safety legislation will affect the industry in both intended and unintended ways
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FeaturesConcerns grow over potential delays as firms await details of safety reforms
Everyone recognises the need for reforms that led to new safety regulations but experts fear finished buildings could lie idle for months
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News黑洞社区 Safety minister resigns
Lord Greenhalgh said he was 鈥榮addened鈥� by events which led to Johnson鈥檚 downfall
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NewsWillmott Dixon boss fires broadside at government over 鈥榩opularist鈥� 黑洞社区 Safety Act
Contractor鈥檚 chief says politicians should look at their role in building safety 鈥榤ess鈥�
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NewsMinisters threaten legal action if landlords charge leaseholders for remediation costs
黑洞社区 Safety Act provisions to protect leaseholders come into force today聽