Building Safety Act 2022 – Construction Projects and Dispute Resolution

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) introduced far-reaching reforms in relation to building safety.  The legislation introduces extended liabilities and impacts the design and construction process in particular for buildings with residential occupants. 

We can advise on: 

New build projects, refurbishment, alterations and/or remediation work to existing buildings:

• Dutyholder obligations during the design and construction phase
• Construction contract drafting and negotiating
• Considerations around third party funding, for example the expectations and requirements associated with funding through the Cladding Safety Scheme or the Building Safety Fund

Construction disputes connected with the BSA:

• Defective Premises Act 1972 claims (as amended by the BSA)
• Building Liability Orders (both residential and commercial buildings)
• Remediation Contribution Order applications
• Professional negligence claims 
• Strategic advice on bringing or defending BSA-related claims

In addition, we have a specialist property disputes team which advises on building safety disputes as between landlords and tenants, as well as on property management generally, including landlords certificates and service charge recovery.