Legal Developments in Construction Law: January 2023

In this edition:

1. Guarantees: what sort is it? (And how to tell them apart)
2. Terminating a contract – when can you (and can’t you)?
3. Recovering remedial works costs; what is reasonable and does expert advice make a difference?
4. HSE advice for HRB owners and managers on preparing for the new regime
5. Levelling Up Committee to take new year look at building safety
6. Building Act and Building Safety Act: Government finalises definition of “higher-risk building”
7. Fluctuations provisions: JCT launches new information hub
8. Government proposes sprinklers in new care homes and second staircases in residential buildings over 30 metres
9. BSR ebulletin: updates and guidance on the ‘golden thread’
10. Government fire safety and remediation update of information for leaseholders and other residents