Recently, a housing association won an £8 million legal battle against a construction firm for cladding defects, following an installation at a tower block in Hampshire between 2006 and 2008.
Time to bring a construction lawyer on board?
Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that construction output increased by 1.5 per cent in May – reaching a record high.
Building Safety Act 2022: What has changed?
The Building Safety Act 2022 has recently come into effect and aims to refine regulation within the UK’s building industry.
What is the Construction Industry Scheme?
If you are a contractor, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is something that you will need to familiarise yourself with to avoid falling behind and facing penalties.
Has the construction industry sustained after the post-Covid boom?
A lack of contract awards and planning approvals has suggested that the increased activity in the construction industry that arose after the pandemic restrictions were lifted, has come to a halt.