JD Supra

Practical Completion: The New Context for Certifying Higher-Risk Buildings in England

The decision to certify as to when the works under construction contracts in the United Kingdom (“UK”) have reached ‘Practical Completion’ (“PC”) can often cause difficulties for the Contract ...
JD Supra

'Easier to recognise than define' - English Court of Appeal considers "practical completion" for the first time in fifty years

The Court of Appeal in Mears Limited v Costplan Services (South East) Limited & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 502, in a judgment published on 29 March 2019, has considered the meaning of "practical completion" ...
Solicitors Journal

Practical Completion and the Building Safety Act: Should Gateway 3 Certification Be a Condition?

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a significant shift in the regulation of building safety in England, particularly for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). Central to this regime is the introduction ...