As another transformative year comes to an end for construction, Womble Bond Dickinson’s lawyers review the industry’s major legal changes in 2024 – and what the sector should expect for 2025.

The Institution of Structural Engineers has published guidance to help professionals prepare the structural aspects of Gateway 2 and 3 applications for higher-risk buildings.

The government just brought into force three sections of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act that amend the Building Safety Act and have implications for construction. Douglas Rhodes and Cecilia Busby explain these changes.

A recent ruling relating to a remediation order has flagged confusion at the time of determining what makes a higher-risk building. Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen explain.

The annual Construction Management and BIMplus survey highlights confusion about the Building Safety Act, but reveals some good news about data. Justin Stanton reports.

Design liability has become a ‘hot potato’ in the construction industry, quickly being passed from one party to the next. In recent years, this has caused some confusion, leaving the industry asking the question: who does it fall on, asks Craig Wells.

Helen Stuart and Alexandra White review the first judgment on building liability orders – a new route for suing bodies associated to those involved in the defective design and construction of buildings under the Building Safety Act.

Does your business really understand the value of data? Has your supply chain got a strong grasp of the impacts of the Building Safety Act?

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

Rydon Group’s latest accounts note that Grenfell’s main contractor has spent over £19m on remedial fire safety works to date.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has been urged to provide more clarity on the design requirements for project approval for higher risk buildings.

Burges Salmon lawyerexplain in detail the new duties and obligations of the Principal Contractor under the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.

As CIOB launches its Principal Contractor Competency Certification Scheme, Will Mann looks at whether the industry is ready for the changes.

Government legal action has forced a developer to fix building safety issues at one of its buildings in Birmingham within three weeks.

A Laing O’Rourke director has warned the construction industry to brace for a high-profile prosecution under the Building Safety Act and advised to treat every building as high risk.

The Building Safety Regulator has published its enforcement policy statement detailing how it will enforce the building safety regime.

The Building Safety Regulator has published its first three-year strategic plan.

Trade body the FIS has published new guidance to help interiors specialists get to grips with the Building Safety Act.