Building Safety: a giant and a long horizon This month’s newsletter focusses on “Building Safety” (a growing element of Ridgemont’s practice) with pieces about the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Public Enquiry Phase 2 report and the widening scope of regulatory change from fire safety on to the next risk issue – building structure […]
Five points to consider when dealing with construction contracts This month’s Newsletter looks at five common points to consider when drafting construction contracts, highlighting: scope of work, design responsibilities, liability for ground conditions, Building Safety Act issues and limitation of liability clauses. There is also a reminder that Ridgemont provides bespoke training to clients and
2024 has been another positive year for Ridgemont. We are really grateful for the support of our Clients, Contacts, Strategic Partners and of course, the growing Ridgemont team. We are happy to announce that Kasia Dickson will be joining us on 8th January 2025 as a specialist non-contentious construction solicitor. Welcome to the team Kasia!
Government announces plans for Construction Sector This month’s newsletter explores significant advancements and trends shaping the construction industry. John Wallace, MD of Ridgemont, questions whether the government will be able to achieve its ambitious target to build 1.5m new homes in five years citing high interest rates and construction costs, burdensome regulation and a planning
Construction Adjudication Survey This month’s newsletter brings you the opportunity to watch our impressive panel discuss the “success” of adjudication and potential reform from our recent Adjudication conference, John Wallace addresses the construction sector’s vulnerability due to the HS2 cancellation in The Times, Tim Seal provides commentary on Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry,
Can we build 1.5m homes in 5 years? This month’s newsletter brings fresh insights and an expert take on issues currently facing the construction industry. The sector urgently requires new investment and policy changes to create more positive conditions for growth, and many will have welcomed the pledge from newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
JCT Design & Build 2024: Evolution Rather Than Revolution Around 70% of projects in the UK use JCT contracts, so a new edition is set to have a significant impact on the UK construction sector. We review the proposed/recent changes in an article for Construction News, taking a critical look at whether they go far
Our May newsletter brings you our thoughts on the Government’s need to prioritise construction product safety, an article from our friends at Karis Capital providing their insights on The Rise of The Op-Co Prop-Co, we share an excellent Ridgemont Podcast with RICS President Elect Justin Sullivan (Adair) and update you on our recent Developers Breakfast
Our April newsletter brings you an ePaper on the crucial issue of construction product regulation, the Secretary of State’s first pursuance of a Remediation Order under the Building Safety Act, crucial caselaw for Developers and expert values and our latest podcast. ePaper: Construction Product Regulations As we move into Q2 of 2024, we are seeing
