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ARCHITECTS’ ROUNDTABLE – SEPTEMBER 2021
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On 15 September, Beale & Co were delighted to host its latest Architects’ Roundtable for leading architectural practices. The roundtable provided an opportunity for architects to reflect on the key issues, some new and some prevailing, that are affecting the industry and to debate the challenges of today and the future. The roundtable focussed on… Read More >
Cladding Remediation – where are we?
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Up and down the country buildings clad in ACM are in various stages of ‘repair’ as the process of stripping and replacing non-compliant ACM is undertaken. Some buildings have been fully remediated, others are being remediated and no doubt that process in respect of some premises has not even started. Cladding remediation data continues to… Read More >
Opportunity to help shape the approach to regulation of architects
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On 16 August 2021 the Government published a Call for Evidence in respect of a review of architect regulations. Architects should take note as this provides an opportunity to comment on the way the profession is regulated and hints that significant change to the regime could be afoot. Given the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More >
All businesses face the growing threat of climate change litigation
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This month’s extreme floods in Germany, Belgium and now China have once more brought sharply into focus the issue of climate change and the growing global acknowledgment that there is a climate crisis. We are sure we would all acknowledge that previously scientists have been hesitant in linking extreme weather events with climate change but… Read More >
Terms and Conditions: Protecting Yourself in a Difficult Market
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The industry has witnessed many challenges over the last few years, particularly in the last 12 months, many of which are likely to persist for the coming months and years and which should be addressed in your terms and conditions. The key challenges to the construction industry and insurance markets (in the UK and globally)… Read More >
Virtual Architects’ Roundtable – February 2021
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On 9 February, Beale & Co were delighted to host its latest Architects’ Roundtable for professionals in the industry. With the continuing COVID-19 circumstances, this was second Architects’ Roundtable to be held virtually. The roundtable provided an opportunity for architects to reflect on the key issues, some new and some prevailing, that are affecting the… Read More >
UK Government Cladding Update
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The UK government announced today a new fund worth £3.5bn to address unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in high-rise buildings over 18 metres. This is further to the Government’s £1.6bn Building Safety Fund created in March 2020 to help fix non-ACM cladding systems on high-rise blocks. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick made a statement to MPs… Read More >
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES LANDSCAPE FOR 2024: THE HERE AND NOW AND WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT – SECOND INSTALMENT
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With the first half of 2024 behind us, we are looking back at the developments we’ve seen in the construction disputes landscape. This article builds upon our first instalment article published in March 2024. Technology and Construction Court Annual Report: In May 2024, the Technology and Construction Court (the “TCC”) published its Annual Report (“Report”)… Read More >
Labour’s victory: the future of construction, infrastructure and energy under their manifesto
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Introduction In the period leading up to the 2024 general election, the prospect of political change was highly anticipated in the UK. This came to fruition as the results confirmed a new political era with Labour coming to power. Building on our previous article What Happens Next for the UK Construction Industry if Labour Prevails?,… Read More >
The potential impact of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 on the residential facilities management market
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As reported by Beale & Co’s Kayleigh Rhodes and Antony Smith in their recent article ‘Which Bills survived the 2024 General Election announcement?’, The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024[1]. The Act is the latest (and most likely the last) part of the incumbent Conservative Government’s… Read More >