Supreme Court clarifies defect liability under Building Safety Act

Author: Rachel Lee

Date published

1 July 2025

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Free

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Supreme Court clarifies defect liability under Building Safety Act

The Structural Engineer

Author

Rachel Lee

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 7, 2025, Page(s) 16-17

https://doi.org/10.56330/AHHC4755

Date published

1 July 2025

Author

Rachel Lee

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 7, 2025, Page(s) 16-17

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/AHHC4755

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

Rachel Lee, of law firm Birketts, explains what a recent Supreme Court judgment on retrospective liability for defects under the Building Safety Act means for consultants working in the construction industry.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
16-17
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Legal & Contracts Professional Guidance Building Safety Act Issue 7

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