‘Rational businesspeople’ always trust in Fiona

Jane Hughes and Greg Barton of Trowers & Hamlins LLP analyse a TTC decision handed down late in 2024 holding that claims under the Defective Premises Act can be adjudicated. It suggests that parties should ensure they retain records for up to 30 years after practical completion.

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Remediation Acceleration Plan: mid-rise buildings, high-stakes reform

Dev Desai and Rupi Chandla of Watson Farley & Williams LLP explain what is required under the government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan (RAP) for mid-rise buildings. The RAP risks a plethora of regulations, proposals and guidance which risks muddying the waters further, they warn.

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Insuring Collateral Warranties

In this examination of collateral warranty related insurance our insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains issues arising from the extended limitation periods applicable under the Building Safety Act.

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Dispute Review Boards updates

Our latest Alternative Dispute Resolution series article comes from Sarah Alexander of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP who reports on some interesting updates relating to the appointment and use of dispute review boards.

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Legislation state of play table 296

This table, prepared by Alignment Media, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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Legal Terms Explained: Pure Economic Loss

Under English law, ‘pure economic loss’ is a concept that typically arises in the context of the tort of negligence and refers to financial loss that has not been caused by physical damage to property or injury to a person.

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Planning reform working paper published

A working paper on proposed planning reforms has been released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to accompany the working paper on the government’s Ten-year Infrastructure Strategy (see Editor’s Comment).

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Final investment decision on Sizewell C faces delay

France’s state auditor the Cour des competes says in a report that state owned French nuclear company EDF should delay making a final investment decision in the UK’s Sizewell C nuclear reactor project until it has reduced its exposure to Hinkley Point C.

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Clients not engaging with building safety regime

Construction clients are totally failing to engage with the new building safety regime while pressure to deliver projects cheaper and faster is increasing, according to research carried out by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The association is calling for a public awareness publicity campaign to boost client engagement.

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News in Brief: Jan/Feb 2025

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has written an open letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP calling for a strategic re-set for rail in the forthcoming government Strategic Spending Review. RIA says that surveys show supplier confidence in the rail market is low and that there have been significant job losses from rail businesses, but the new Procurement Act, due in February, is an opportunity to support the Government’s ‘Missions’ related to local job creation and social value, through setting clear requirements in national and devolved procurements.

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