BSR completes guidance review as second staircase deadline nears

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has established its technical working group to oversee revisions to Approved Document B following more than 500 industry consultation responses. The update comes as mandatory second staircase rules for residential buildings over 18 metres take effect on 30 September 2026.

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High Court sets October deadline for Building Safety Levy rollout

Ministers have confirmed that the new Building Safety Levy will come into force across England on 1 October 2026, applying a direct square-metre tax to new residential developments. Local authorities will oversee collection, with completion certificates withheld until all levy liabilities are cleared.

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Government targets retention ban in Commercial Payments Bill

The Government has introduced the Commercial Payments Bill, proposing a complete statutory ban on cash retentions across all UK construction contracts. The legislation aims to end the practice of withholding 3% to 5% of project funds to secure post-completion defect rectification.

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Supreme Court limits freeholder challenges to Right to Manage claims

In Avon Freeholds Ltd v Cresta Court, the Supreme Court has allowed a landmark appeal restricting the grounds on which freeholders can challenge Right to Manage (RTM) claims.

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BCIS warns of contractor margin squeeze as material costs rise

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) and Construction Products Association (CPA) have highlighted growing margin pressures, with contractor input costs rising faster than tender prices.

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High Court rejects late payment claim after missed contract deadline

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has refused summary judgment in a high-value payment dispute, ruling that payment applications served outside contractual schedules fail to create enforceable "notified sums".

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BSR approves £286m Manchester student scheme

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has granted Gateway 2 approval for the first 1,000-bedspace phase of the £286m Cambridge Halls development in Manchester.

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SCAPE issues tender notice for £8bn construction framework

Public sector procurement body SCAPE has officially issued the Tender Notice for its flagship £8bn Construction Works & Services Framework, setting a submission deadline of October 9, 2026 for participating contractors.

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High Court issues first building liability order against overseas parent company

In a landmark ruling under the Building Safety Act 2022, the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has issued a default judgment holding an overseas parent company jointly and severally liable for its UK subsidiary’s defective cladding system.

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SCAPE launches selection for massive £8bn construction and housing framework

Public sector procurement body SCAPE has officially launched market engagement for its new £8bn construction and housing framework.

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