Residential building defects have emerged as a critical concern for the construction industry worldwide, impacting both economic outcomes and occupant well‐being. Contemporary research has underlined ...
As the series moves onto the topic of defects, Chi Mount explains the differences between a reasonable skill and care obligation and a fitness for purpose obligation Contractors and consultants are ...
A lack of contractual liability or statute limitation when it comes to any hidden defects, failures or defective materials and consequential damages to apartment owners, which may arise after the ...
THE country’s largest “affordable” housing developments has been paused following the discovery of building defects and failure to comply with regulations. Some 850 homes are being built at the Oscar ...
A main city centre road in Birmingham remains shut because a section of a building's frontage presents a danger to road users ...
A BBC Scotland investigation has revealed that a total of 30 schools in Scotland have had to make repairs due to structural defects in the last five years. It comes after 17 schools in Edinburgh were ...
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A new report says 19 council buildings in Edinburgh have defects similar to those found at Oxgangs Primary School. The Accounts Commission said all councils in Scotland should ensure all buildings in ...
In the second article of the essential law series to look at the topic of defects, Jane Burrows explains when a defect could prevent practical completion as opposed to just being a snagging item ...