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5 November 2026

TCC ruling highlights reach of extended Building Safety Act limitation periods

Low-angle view of tall glass skyscrapers reaching toward a pale blue, cloudy sky, forming a dramatic urban canyon of modern high-rise buildings.

We explore the Taylor Wimpey judgment and break down the difficult issues arising from extended limitation periods under the Building Safety Act 2022.

15 October 2026

The Building Safety Levy explained — who's affected & what it means for developers

Several people collaborate over architectural blueprints on a table with rolled plans, a yellow hard hat, gloves, tools and a laptop as a pencil points at the drawings.

We explore what the Levy is, which developments are in scope, how charges are calculated and the practical steps that developers should take now.