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ARCHITECTS’ ROUNDTABLE – SEPTEMBER 2021
September 2021On 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?
September 2021Up 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 >
US Senate Passes $1tn Infrastructure Bill
September 2021On 10 August 2021, the US Senate approved a $1tn infrastructure bill (the ‘Bill’) designed to help rebuild America’s aging roads, bridges, public transport and more. The Bill was passed by a bipartisan majority of 69:30 in the Senate (despite late efforts from former president Donald Trump to derail its progress) and promises to deliver… Read More >
Opportunity to help shape the approach to regulation of architects
August 2021On 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
July 2021This 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 >
Third time’s the charm? Version 2 of Form EWS1 fails to make the grade
May 2021On 8 March 2021, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (“RICS”) published the second version of its Form EWS1 (“Revised Form EWS1”). First published in December 2019, Form EWS1 is designed to provide building owners with the assurances needed to satisfy valuers and lenders that their property is fire safety compliant. However, despite its commendable… Read More >
Lacrosse Tower – Cladding Developments Down Under
April 2021Tanah Merah Vic Pty Ltd v Owners’ Corporation No 1 [2021] VSCA 72 On 26 March 2021, Victoria’s Supreme Court of Appeal (“VCoA”) handed down judgment on an application seeking leave to appeal the Lacrosse Tower decision. As readers may recall, the first instance decision, which we discuss in detail here and summarise below, found… Read More >
Terms and Conditions: Protecting Yourself in a Difficult Market
March 2021The 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 >
RICS Proposes Guidance Note in relation to Form EWS1
March 2021RICS has proposed a new guidance note on “Valuation of properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding”. Background The Government had announced on 21 November 2020 that “owners of flats in buildings without cladding will no longer need an EWS1 form to sell or re-mortgage their property”, however these forms continue to be requested… Read More >
Virtual Architects’ Roundtable – February 2021
February 2021On 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 >