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Building safety: latest on the variations process
04 Jan 2024
Lawyers from Womble Bond Dickinson’s construction and engineering team explain the new regulations covering higher-risk buildings change control.
Construction's 2023: past, present and future
22 Dec 2023
What a year it's been for construction.
Year on year the industry has been beset with challenges - COVID-19, Brexit, the Ukraine war, extreme global adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, the energy and cost of living crises - and 2023 was no different.
So, what were the key themes for construction in 2023, and what can we expect in 2024?
Year on year the industry has been beset with challenges - COVID-19, Brexit, the Ukraine war, extreme global adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, the energy and cost of living crises - and 2023 was no different.
So, what were the key themes for construction in 2023, and what can we expect in 2024?
Procurement Act 2023: Government launches first guidance and training initiatives
11 Dec 2023
The Procurement Act received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and was introduced to reform the UK's public procurement regime in the wake of Brexit. The Act aims to place the following factors at the centre of the procurement process: value for money, public good, transparency, integrity, equal treatment and non-discrimination. However, its introduction still creates a level of uncertainty and concern for interested parties who need to operate under the Act once it has been implemented (currently expected in October 2024).
Building safety in brief: defects claims and liability
07 Dec 2023
The building safety regime has been changing for a number of years now, with the most substantial changes ushered in under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) and various subsequent regulations stemming from it.
This factsheet gives a high-level overview of some of the key changes around defects claims and liability under the BSA and these subsequent regulations (applies to England only).
This factsheet gives a high-level overview of some of the key changes around defects claims and liability under the BSA and these subsequent regulations (applies to England only).
Another step change: the latest on second staircases and building safety
28 Nov 2023
Following a recent government announcement, second staircases in high-rises are back in the spotlight. Michelle Essen and Kate Hanson explain what’s new.
A smooth transition? The in-between stage of building safety
27 Nov 2023
Last month we saw huge changes in building safety, with two main sets of regulations about Higher Risk Building Procedures and Building Regulations Amendments resulting in one of the biggest shake ups to the industry in recent memory.These Regulations introduced wholesale changes from 1 October for both higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and non-HRBs in England.
Building safety in brief: fire safety duties for occupied buildings
24 Nov 2023
Fire safety is changing, with reforms that will introduce new roles and responsibilities while buildings are being designed, built, refurbished and occupied. A number of these changes will come into force in January 2023. This factsheet provides an overview of some of the key obligations once buildings are built and occupied.
Building safety in brief: transitional arrangements for higher-risk buildings
24 Nov 2023
Major changes to the building control process came into force in October 2023 impacting higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and non-HRBs, including where works are planned or underway.
How to navigate pitfalls in major projects
23 Nov 2023
Delivering major construction projects has always been challenging. The current global climate will necessitate more of these projects, while at the same time making their delivery more difficult. Understanding and mitigating risks is therefore vital.
In a recent webinar, speakers from international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson's UK and US offices shared their valuable insights around identifying and circumnavigating current pitfalls in domestic and international projects.
In a recent webinar, speakers from international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson's UK and US offices shared their valuable insights around identifying and circumnavigating current pitfalls in domestic and international projects.
BSA: dutyholders face up to new responsibilities
21 Nov 2023
Jon Cooper, partner and head of health and safety, and Andrew Westbrook, solicitor, at Womble Bond Dickinson explain the new duties and liabilities of the roles under the Building Safety Act as now in force in England.
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