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Construction weekly highlights—3 July 2025

This week's edition of Construction weekly highlights includes an analysis of the key features of the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) Target Cost Contract 2024 suite, publication of four guides by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on the JCT Target Cost Contract 2024 suite, proposed reforms by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) aimed at accelerating housebuilding and remediation work, guidance from MHCLG for Responsible Entities on the Developer Remediation Contract, the launch of the UK Climate Resilience Roadmap by UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), and a consultation from the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) on proposed updates to the baseline profit rate methodology for defence-related single source contracts.

HSE updates guidance on registered building inspectors

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance on registered building inspectors (RBIs), clarifying that individuals seeking to register as a class 2 or 3 RBI must complete a competency assessment through an approved scheme. As there is no such requirement for class 4 RBIs, references to competency assessments for class 4 registration have been removed from the guidance.

Health and safety prosecution round-up—3 July 2025

A round-up of the latest health and safety prosecutions, including a construction company fined for fire safety failings during apartment renovation works.

CIC signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge to support early dispute resolution in construction

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has announced that it has signed the Conflict Avoidance Pledge developed by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC). The pledge encourages organisations to adopt early and constructive approaches to resolving disputes in construction and engineering projects. It aims to reduce the financial and time costs associated with conflict and to support more efficient project delivery. The Chair of CIC’s ADR Management Board, Matt Molloy, highlighted the importance of early intervention and open communication in helping to prevent disputes. The pledge is supported by over 90 organisations across the built environment sector.

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