Facilities management

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Facilities management (FM) contracting is a commercial services contract arrangement, which can be for:

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    the maintenance and operations of a building such as mechanical and electrical services (Hard FM)

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    support services within a building such as cleaning, security and helpdesking (Soft FM)

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    a combination of the above services (Total FM)

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Construction weekly highlights—5 March 2026

This week’s edition of Construction weekly highlights includes the release of the latest Building Safety Regulator (BSR) statistics on higher-risk building applications, publication by the British Standards Institution (BSI) of PAS 2000:2026 on construction product safety and due diligence, the release of the first contracts in the Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC)’s 2024 suite, a case in which the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) refused to grant strike-out and summary judgment in a dispute concerning a claim under a bond and the validity and effect of an assignment (Crestline v Euroins), guidance from the National House Building Council (NHBC) on ground gas risks for residential developers, the British Property Federation (BPF)’s response to scrutiny of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, and an MHCLG report examining barriers to small and medium enterprise (SME) engagement in the construction products sector.

What is ‘manifest error’ in expert determination? The Court of Appeal provides guidance (WH Holding Ltd v London Stadium LLP)

Dispute Resolution analysis: Expert determination clauses typically provide for narrow grounds to challenge the expert’s determination, often limited to ‘manifest error’. In this appeal, the appellant successfully challenged the High Court’s decision to overturn an expert determination on the grounds of manifest error. The Court of Appeal’s decision provides important guidance on the threshold for ‘manifest error’ and how the courts will approach challenges to expert determination. Written by Andrew Judkins, counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.

Scottish Government publishes January 2026 cladding remediation update

The Scottish Government’s Cladding Remediation Directorate has published its January 2026 progress bulletin on the Cladding Remediation Programme, reporting that 1,733 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) had been received via the Single Open Call (SOC) as of 30 November 2025, with an almost even split between privately owned buildings and social landlords. In 2026, the programme will focus on developing SOC stage 2, concentrating on mitigation, design and remediation works identified through the Single Building Assessment (SBA) process. The update also confirms that a Social Housing Cladding Oversight and Assurance Group has been established, chaired by, Deputy Director for Operational Delivery, Jennifer Veitch to monitor progress in the social housing sector and support the commitment that by 2029 affected buildings will either be fully resolved or on a funded pathway to resolution. Management information as of 31 December 2025 further shows that 452 EOIs (26%) had been identified as ineligible for Programme funding to carry out an SBA, although eligibility checks were not complete at that date and that initial grant or funding offers had been issued in relation to 494 EOIs. 17 SBAs had been completed, with urgent interim measures in place in eight related buildings and remediation works having commenced in two.

Building Safety Regulator rejects remedial scheme leading to split trial (Woodland Court v RCGM Ltd & Others)

Construction analysis: This claimants, referred to collectively as Woodland, applied to adjourn the trial of this matter from June 2026 to June 2027 due to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) rejecting the claimants’ proposed remedial scheme. The application was opposed by the first, fourth and fifth Defendants, with the other defendants remaining neutral. The property at the centre of this case is a ‘Higher-Risk Building’ (HRB) within the meaning of section 120D of the Building Act 1984. The BSR’s rejection of the proposed remedial scheme meant the claimants’ case on quantum was uncertain, hence the request for adjournment. After consideration, the court refused Woodland’s application to adjourn the entirety of the proceedings. Instead the trial will be split, with issues relating to liability to be heard at the original hearing in June 2026, with issues relating to quantum to be dealt with later. Written by Oli Worth, partner and Lucy Day, associate at Archor LLP.

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