Insight
Delivering the Golden Thread: guidance for Dutyholders and Accountable Persons of high-risk buildings
12/09/24
The Construction Leadership Council has issued essential guidance on the golden thread, aimed at those involved in the design, construction, and management of higher-risk buildings.
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Step-by-Step to the Procurement Act: excluding suppliers
12/09/24
Episode 5 in our “step-by-step” video series, helping you to prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.
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What your RP needs to know about mergers
09/09/24
Our ongoing merger video series provides food for thought for RPs considering a merger.
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2: further building safety legislation reform is on the horizon
06/09/24
On 4 September 2024 the Grenfell Tower Inquiry released phase 2 of its report which was followed by an additional statement from Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government the next day.
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Dagenham fire and unsafe cladding: increased enforcement actions expected from fire authorities
02/09/24
Enforcing authorities are facing increased scrutiny as another residential building, clad in unsafe materials, caught fire just a week before the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry is due to be published.
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Housing Case Law: August 2024
22/08/24
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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New Homes Warranties: when does the ‘clock’ start ticking for insolvency claims?
15/08/24
The recent judgement in Peabody Trust v National House-Building Council [2024] EWHC 2063 (TCC) highlights the important distinction on when the “clock” starts ticking when bringing a claim under the Limitation Act.
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Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI): judicial review and procedural unfairness
09/08/24
In the recent judicial review case, the High Court found in favour of Birmingham City Council regarding the Government’s decision to withdraw support from the Council in respect of its highways PFI scheme.
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Angela Rayner’s letter to local government leaders – the Government’s home building plan
09/08/24
On 30 July 2024 Angela Rayner MP wrote to Metro Mayors and Local Authorities (LAs) about the Government’s home building plan. ​In this insight we outline the principal elements of the plan.
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Supreme Court clarifies that a collateral warranty is not a ‘construction contract’
07/08/24
The judgment in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP was delivered by the Supreme Court on 9 July 2024. This insight discusses the ramifications of the judgment, and the subsequent considerations for beneficiaries of collateral warranties.
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National Planning Policy Framework Reforms Consultation: the impact on local plans
05/08/24
The Government has published proposed reforms to the NPPF and is seeking public input on these changes. The proposal seeks to undo a number of changes made to the NPPF in December 2023 to streamline the planning process.
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National Planning Policy Framework Reforms Consultation: the impact on affordable housing
02/08/24
The Government has published proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and is seeking public input on these changes.