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The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill passes: what this means for Scottish construction and housebuilding
02/04/2026
In this article, we build on our previous analysis of the bill at parliamentary Stages 1 and 2 and consider what the final form means for developers and housebuilders operating in Scotland.
Building Safety: The Scottish Compliance Plan
31/03/2026
In this article, we discuss the Compliance Plan Approach, a new Scottish system enhancing building safety through proactive compliance, oversight, and accountability for high-risk buildings.
New SBCC contracts explained: key changes and what they mean for your projects
10/03/2026
Here, we discuss the rollout of the new SBCC 2024 contracts and key changes, including legislative alignment, sustainability, collaboration and modernised provisions affecting construction projects.
The Scottish building safety levy: parliamentary approval amid industry concern
15/01/2026
Here, we discuss the Scottish Building Safety Levy and the practical and policy challenges highlighted during the Scottish Parliament’s recent debate.
Building safety principal designers and principal contractors – who does what?
13/01/2026
In this article, we discuss how post-Grenfell building safety reforms have reshaped the roles and responsibilities of principal designers and principal contractors.
Building Safety in Scotland – what to expect in 2026
17/12/2025
Here, we outline key Scottish building safety developments for 2026, including the levy delay, cladding remediation progress, the CAR and Compliance Plan reforms.
The Scottish Developer Remediation Contract – what’s the latest
17/12/2025
Here, we discuss Scotland’s Developer Remediation Contract, making cladding commitments legally binding and requiring developers to assess and fix in-scope buildings.
Building safety in 2025 – where are we now?
15/10/2025
So far, 2025 has been a transformative year in the building safety regime in both England and Scotland and there are no signs of it slowing down as we enter the final quarter of the year.
Building safety remediation in Scotland: where now, where next?
06/10/2025
This update explores the latest progress under the Scottish Government’s Cladding Remediation Programme.
Scottish Building Safety Levy Consultation: The clock is ticking
13/08/2025
The Scottish Government’s consultation on its proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy (SBSL) is coming to a close, with a deadline of 15 August for comments.
Care homes and the Building Safety Act 2022
21/07/2025
Building safety is a hot topic in the construction industry and we are seeing some interesting queries being raised specifically in relation to care homes.
Proposed Building Safety Levy: Scotland v England – Key Points
21/07/2025
Both the Scottish and UK Governments are progressing with proposals to introduce building safety levies in Scotland and England respectively.
Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill introduced
11/06/2025
Introduced on 5 June 2025, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill proposes a new tax which, if passed, will be known as the Scottish Building Safety Levy ("the Levy").
Building Safety Levy: Key developments in England and Scotland
30/05/2025
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry the UK Government has taken steps to improve building safety standards, with a focus on ensuring developers play their part in funding necessary remediation.
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Liability and limitation in building safety disputes: The Supreme Court decision in URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21
30/05/2025
In the landmark case of URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21, the Supreme Court considered a number of significant issues for developers, design engineers and other construction parties.
Scottish Government response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: A path to a safer future for buildings in Scotland.
02/05/2025
The Scottish Government has published its Cladding Remediation Plan of Action whereby properties in Scotland can notify the Government regarding the need for funding to assess their properties.
The Commonhold White Paper in the Context of Building Safety
21/04/2025
On 3 March 2025, the UK Government published its Commonhold White Paper: The proposed new commonhold model for homeownership in England and Wales (“the White Paper”).
Grenfell Inquiry Government Response - Construction Products
21/04/2025
The Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 has led to significant reform in building safety law across the UK, particularly in England and Wales under the Building Safety Act and associated regulations.
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