Welcome to the latest edition of our construction newsletter. In this edition we:
examine the Mulalley v Sto judgment and its implications for building liability orders, contribution claims and cladding remediation liabilities,
explore the Court of Appeal's decision in RBH Building Contractors v Ashley James and its implications for the residential occupier exception and valid pay less notices,
outline the proposed ban on cash retentions, tighter payment deadlines under the Commercial Payments Bill and how businesses can prepare,
discuss the key construction, legal and commercial risks facing data centre developers, and how they can be managed,
share our report 'A Shore Thing: The future of the UK's coastal economies'
The Mulalley v Sto judgment is one of the most significant Building Safety Act cases to date, providing important guidance on liability for cladding remediation costs. This article examines the court's approach to building liability orders and contribution claims, and explores the implications for contractors, manufacturers and associated companies facing building safety liabilities.
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This article considers the Court of Appeal's decision in the RBH Building Contractors Limited v Ashley James & Anor case and its implications for the residential occupier exception under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, as well as the requirements for a valid pay less notice.
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The Commercial Payments Bill could significantly reshape payment practices in the construction sector. This article explores the proposed ban on cash retentions, tighter payment deadlines and what businesses should be doing now to prepare for the potential changes ahead.
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Demand for data centres is rising rapidly, but developers face a range of challenges beyond grid constraints and energy costs. We examine the key construction-related legal and commercial risks and the steps that can be taken to address them.
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Our new report with business intelligence company Beauhurst reveals coastal economies are quietly becoming a major driver of growth, investment and innovation. Ports are a growth multiplier, with 42% of coastal localities with a major port classed as growth areas, compared with 19% of non-port coastal localities. Our report challenges the traditional narrative around coastal decline and instead shows a structural shift towards more diverse, investment-ready local economies.
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Carl Thompson
Partner and Head of Construction
+44 (0)117 937 8669 ca.thompson@ashfords.co.uk View more
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