Balfour Beatty fights £9.6m student scheme fire defect claim
Summary
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick has denied allegations that a student accommodation scheme completed by a predecessor joint venture was unfit for habitation. The denial forms part of its defence to a £9.6m claim brought by two Jersey-based companies over alleged fire defects.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing litigation risk around fire defects in residential-style accommodation, including student housing. Surveyors may encounter similar issues in defect diagnosis, due diligence, and reporting on building safety and habitability.
Key points
- BBK is defending a £9.6m claim over alleged fire defects in student accommodation.
- The claim concerns a scheme built by a joint venture involving BBK's predecessor.
- The company denies the building was unfit for habitation when completed.
- The dispute involves two linked Jersey-based companies.
Organisations:
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick, Construction News, Surtees Management Company Ltd
Locations:
Jersey
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