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Part one – An update on the Gateways process: is this time for change?
September 2025The Gateway processes for higher-risk buildings in England have recently received a significant amount of media and industry attention. In this article, we delve into the Gateways and the recently announced changes to them (as well as new guidance released to assist those engaging in the process), and provide practical tips to help parties protect… Read More >
Updates to RICS Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements and Minimum Policy Wording
August 2025The RICS has announced a series of changes to the RICS Professional Indemnity Insurance (‘PII’) Requirements and associated Minimum Policy Wording (‘Wording’), effective from 1 July 2025. The changes seek to provide clarity around the circumstances in which both surveyor firms and insurers may cancel policies (and the consequences of cancellation), and on the application… Read More >
Architects Roundtable – June 2025
July 2025On 26 June 2025, Beale & Co partners Andrew Croft, Nathan Penny-Larter, Nathan Modell, and Michael O’Brien had great pleasure in hosting our latest ever-popular Architects’ Roundtable, bringing together senior decision-makers to share their views and experiences on key issues affecting the industry. There was plenty of engagement on the day, demonstrating the relevance and… Read More >
Key takeaways from the Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership decision
July 2025Citation: [2025] EWCA Civ 846 The Court of Appeal recently handed down its long-awaited decision in Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership and others, a significant case concerning the scope and application of Remediation Contribution Orders (“RCOs”) under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”). This judgment marks the first time… Read More >
URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd – how construction professionals can mitigate risk
July 2025The Supreme Court’s decision in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd is the latest in a series of judgments that underscores the increasing difficulty of defending building safety claims. Increasingly, the courts are placing more emphasis on public interest and the moral imperative of addressing dangerous building defects. This is evident in how post-Grenfell… Read More >
RIBA Feature: What does the Supreme Court ruling in the case between URS and BDW mean for architects?
June 2025A significant judgement from the Supreme Court in the case of developer BDW Trading Ltd (BDW) versus its structural engineer, URS Corporation Ltd (URS), has established a precedent that developers can pursue design consultants (and contractors) under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA) on projects dating back 27 years. The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA)… Read More >
URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21
May 2025This week, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd. This appeal, the first dealing with claims associated with the Building Safety Act 2022, examined the allocation of liability where a developer undertakes remedial work on a property it no longer owns, and seeks to recover its losses, alleging… Read More >
Construction disputes landscape Q1 2025
April 2025Welcome to our first quarterly update for 2025. As anticipated, the construction industry still faces challenges, including commercial and geo-political headwinds. Insolvencies within the sector threaten project progress and stability, whilst new payment, retention and reporting requirements continue to come into force. Negotiating appropriate contract terms and conditions, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues… Read More >
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response
February 2025On 26 February 2025, the Government Response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report (the “Inquiry”) was presented to Parliament. The response can be read in full here. The Phase 2 Report, which concluded the Inquiry’s work, made 58 recommendations, of which 37 were directed at the government and 21 were directed at other… Read More >
Biodiversity Net Gain: celebrating one year of the landmark environmental policy for new developments in England
February 202512 February 2024 saw the introduction of the landmark mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy for developers in England, which situates improving biodiversity at the forefront of new developments. We recognise its first anniversary by looking back at the policy’s inception, the main questions which have arisen and what we consider our clients should have… Read More >