Discover the latest developments in building safety

The Building Safety Act was introduced to Parliament with the intention of ensuring those responsible for existing building safety defects are held to account, and to ensure that future projects are constructed and maintained safely. The Building Safety Act imposes considerable additional responsibilities on those involved in the development of residential buildings (including the original developer, main contractor and other associated parties), and current owners and landlords. Explore our hub for all the latest developments, insights and news.

The Building Safety Act: Current impacts and future directions

On Monday, 15 July we hosted our Building Safety Act webinar. Featuring Chandru Dissanayeke, Director at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), and featured insights from our market leading construction team.

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The Building Safety Act

Join our expert trainers who will provide for an in-depth training session on the Building Safety Act 2022. This training is designed to guide you through the intricacies of the Act, ensuring you are fully informed and compliant with the new regulations.

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Property Litigation Watch Podcast: Building Safety Act 2022

Alexandra Clough talks to Jennifer Jones KC of Atkin Chambers about two new remedies introduced by the Building Safety Act: Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders. Alex and Jennifer walk through the statutory provisions, take a look at when parties are associated and discuss the surprising effect this has on corporate veil. They detail the two cases that have so far been decided on these orders, and finally touch on the interaction with the curbs on service charges.

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Property Litigation Watch Podcast: The new regime for building safety (Part 1)

Alex Barker, a Managing Associate in the Construction Litigation Group, is joined by Kizzy Augustin, a partner in the Litigation department specialising in health and safety prosecutions, for the first of two podcasts relating to the Building Safety Act 2022.

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Property Litigation Watch Podcast: The new regime for building safety (Part 2)

Alex Barker, a Managing Associate in the Construction Litigation Group, is joined by Kizzy Augustin, a partner in the Litigation department specialising in health and safety prosecutions, for the second of two podcasts relating to the Building Safety Act 2022.

In this podcast, they discuss the cladding crisis and new claims created by the Act.

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Further insights from Mishcon de Reya's Building Safety Act webinar

On Monday, 15 July we hosted our Building Safety Act webinar featuring Chandru Dissanayeke, Director at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

4 Sep 2024

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Building Safety Briefing: Remediation Orders & Remediation Contribution Orders

This briefing provides an essential overview of the BSA's key provisions, with a focus on the new powers granted to the courts to issue Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders. These orders are pivotal in addressing fire and structural safety defects, offering a pathway for remediation and redress that was previously less clear-cut.

19 Jun 2024

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Building Safety Briefing: the Defective Premises Act

In the complex landscape of property law, the Defective Premises Act (DPA) stands as a key piece of legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals and entities in relation to residential properties. This briefing aims to clarify the scope of the DPA, particularly focusing on the types of defects it covers and the remedies available to those affected by substandard dwelling conditions.

19 Jun 2024

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Past ownership, present peril: inequity and high service charges under the Building Safety Act 2022

The Grenfell Tower disaster prompted the enactment of the Building Safety Act 2022. The Act focusses on the construction and maintenance of a high-rise buildings i.e. mainly those over seven storeys in height.

29 Feb 2024

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Building Safety Act 2022: Building liability orders

The Building Safety Act was introduced to Parliament with the intention of, amongst other things, placing additional (and ongoing) responsibilities for buildings on the original stakeholders in the development. This includes the original developer, main contractor and other associated parties.

27 Jul 2022

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Cladding and the Building Safety Bill – where are we now?

The construction industry has been wrestling with issues relating to cladding and fire safety for the past few years, as the sector and policymakers respond to the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

6 Apr 2022

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The Building Safety Bill – Change is Afoot

The Building Safety Bill, currently working its way through Parliament, has been heralded as a plan to bring about the most significant change to building safety regulation in decades.

1 Sep 2021

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