Building Safety Bill: more work, greater liability?
Summary
The article notes the UK government has published the Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill, describing it as a significant addition to the post-Grenfell building safety framework. It raises the prospect of increased remediation activity and potentially greater liability for parties involved in affected buildings.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter more instructions involving cladding, remediation, and building safety risk assessment. The bill could also affect due diligence, reporting, and professional liability on properties within scope.
Key points
- The UK government has published the Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill.
- The bill is presented as part of the post-Grenfell building safety response.
- It may lead to more remediation work on affected buildings.
- The article suggests liability exposure could increase for relevant parties.
Organisations:
UK government, Walker Morris, Construction News
Regulations:
Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill
Locations:
UK
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