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Oct 17, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Joanna Lewis |Sheena Sood |Daniela Miklova
This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed architect, Studio E Architects Limited. It also explores the recommendations that will impact architects and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines the circumstances and causes of the fire. Our earlier article outlines the main findings.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Sheena Sood |Joanna Lewis
This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed principal contractor and cladding subcontractor. It also explores recommendations that will generally impact contractors and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines the circumstances and causes of the fire. Our earlier article outlines the main findings.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Sheena Sood |Joanna Lewis |Michael Salau
On 4 September 2024, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published its highly anticipated Phase 2 Report into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017 (the “Report”)[1]. At the centre of this is the significant human tragedy – the fire resulted in 72 deaths, injuring and impacting many others. The Public Inquiry’s Phase 1 report, detailing the events on the night of the fire and comprising over 850 pages across four volumes, was published in late October 2019.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
building.co.uk | Sheena Sood
Sheena Sood on a new ruling that offers key guidance on the building liability orders created under the Building Safety ActThe Technology and Construction Court recently delivered a judgment concerning a Part 20 claim for a building liability order (BLO) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).
Willmott Dixon vs Prater & Others concerns allegations of unsafe or defective materials used in the design and construction of a mixed-use development.
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May 9, 2024 | 
infra.global | Sheena Sood
The digital transformation of the global construction industry has significantly accelerated with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), enhancing operational efficiencies, safety, and resource management. The use of AI in the European Union is poised for pivotal changes with the recent ratification of the EU AI Act.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Sheena Sood |Nicholas Smith
Case ReportBuilding Liability Orders – Important new guidance from the CourtOverview:On 21 March 2024, Mrs Justice Jefford delivered an ex tempore Judgment in the Technology and Construction Court on an application brought by various Lindner Group companies regarding Part 20 claims brought by AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd (“AECOM”) for Building Liability Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022.
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Jan 15, 2024 | 
building.co.uk | Sheena Sood
Sheena Sood previews the year ahead in construction law, with some major legislative, contractual and policy changes loomingKey provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force on 1 October 2023, and 2024 will see the new rules for dutyholders fully take effect. We now have a Building Safety Regulator (part of the Health & Safety Executive) as the new building control authority for all higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Sheena Sood
At the heart of the COP28 climate summit which recently took place in Dubai, the construction industry stood at a pivotal juncture, recognising the urgent need to redefine building standards in the era of climate change. As stewards of a sector responsible for a significant portion of global carbon emissions (approximately 40%), industry leaders and stakeholders convened to deliberate on transformative and innovate strategies.
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Oct 14, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Sheena Sood
The collapse of the Genoa bridge in Italy in 2018, that killed 43 people and left many hundreds homeless, sparked a critique of the inspection regime of bridges and highways in Italy and specifically, how privatised maintenance and passive state regulation ultimately resulted in the tragedy. It also prompted the UK to evaluate its inspection regime which differs quite significantly due to stricter regulations and government body oversight.
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Sep 1, 2023 | 
building.co.uk | Sheena Sood |Michael O’Brien
Whether developers are owed duties under the Defective Premises Act – a point long uncertain in the courts – has been clarifiedA recent appeal court decision in the case of URS Corporation Ltd vs BDW Trading Ltd has shed some light on the vexed question of whether developers are owed duties under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (the DPA).
Developer BDW appointed engineering firm URS to provide structural design services in relation to two residential developments.
