The UK Supreme Court has delivered a pivotal judgment in URS Corporation Ltd vs BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21, significantly reshaping liability exposure for contractors, consultants and developers involved in residential and mixed-use developments. The ruling, which follows post-Grenfell safety reforms, confirms that URS is liable for structural design defects discovered by BDW in two high-rise developments, despite BDW no longer owning the properties or facing formal claims.ams

In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for the UK construction industry, the Supreme Court has clarified the scope of liability for construction professionals and the retrospective application of limitation periods under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).

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