RICS/CIOB Legal Seminar hosted by Brodies LLP - Inverness

Summary

Agenda:

3pm-3.10pm – Welcome and Introduction

3.10pm-3.50pm

Building Safety in Scotland- where are we now?

• • Recap on the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024
  • Overview of the Building Safety Levy
  • Discussion on the potential introduction of a Responsible Person in Scotland (in relation to fire safety)

Common issues in relation to bonds and insurance

· Mitigate against the risk of insolvency in the contractor and supply chain market

· Current market trends in procuring bonds (including advance payment bonds)

· Key updates regarding construction insurance

3.50pm-4.10pm – break for coffee, cake, and networking!

4.10pm-5pm

JCT 2024

· A summary of the key changes introduced by JCT 2024

Update on recent court decisions

· A review of recent cases impacting on the drafting of construction contracts