Crest v Ardmore: what the recent judgment means for Building Liability Orders

Welcome to the latest edition of our construction newsletter. In this edition we feature:

The impact of the landmark judgment, in the case of Crest v Ardmore.
The Supreme Court's ruling on the Providence v Hexagon case.
The Building Safety Regulator's safety warning on buildings constructed with 'transfer slabs'.
Our 'parties to adjudication' article series.
Our delivery of a panel session at UKREiiF 2026, on the future of the UK's coastal communities.

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BLO and behold: courts confirm the reach of Building Liability Orders

The Technology and Construction Court has delivered a landmark judgment in Crest Nicholson v Ardmore Construction Ltd, a decision that provides useful guidance on the practical reach of Building Liability Orders (BLOs).

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Supreme Court overturns Court of Appeal judgment: Providence Building Services v Hexagon Housing Association

The Supreme Court overturned the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal in the well-documented case of Providence v Hexagon. This article provides an update on Supreme Court’s decision and explains why this is an important outcome for the construction industry.

The Building Safety Regulator issues warning on transfer slab safety: what do building owners need to know?

The Building Safety Regulator has recently issued a warning of a potential structural safety issue affecting reinforced concrete buildings constructed with ‘transfer slabs'. This article explains what transfer slabs are, why they may pose a danger, and what building owners need to consider from both a safety and legal perspective.

Read our 'parties to adjudication' article series

The Technology and Construction Court has recently given us two judgments looking at who is the party that has the right to adjudicate. Part one looks at the recent judgment in Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited concerning assignees under a construction contract, while part two examins a decision which concerned joint venture parties.