James Green and Jo Briggs LABC Warranty Whitepaper 2023

James Green and Jo Briggs have recently shared their insights in the thought-provoking LABC Warranty Whitepaper 2023 on the potential extension of the mandatory warranty period for new homes to 15 years under the Building Safety Act and its implications.

James, Partner at calfordseaden, highlights that the introduction of the 15-year warranty could lead to additional costs beyond warranty expenses. He explains that this may affect consultants’ liability under appointments and insurance premiums.

calfordseaden’s in-house legal counsel, Jo Briggs, expresses uncertainty about how significantly the change will impact peoples attitudes during the early stages of projects. She suggests that the warranty period might not influence construction at the project’s outset, but wonders if there will be a notable change in approach to specification and design due to the extended liability period.

Anyone involved in the construction industry should read the LABC Warranty Whitepaper 2023, as it poses important questions about the potential extension of warranty periods and how this extension could impact the construction industry, risk management, and contractual arrangements.

Read the full paper here.