Building Safety and Conflict Resolution: The Rise of Mediation in Construction

  Introduction In the wake of tragic events like the Grenfell Tower disaster, the Building Safety Act (BSA) of 2022 was introduced in the UK to address critical issues around building safety, particularly in high-rise buildings. Its primary aim is to ensure that buildings are safe for habitation, with clear responsibilities for both developers and landlords in terms of maintenance, safety checks, and remediation of any safety hazards. However, the implementation of safety regulations often leads to disputes between various stakeholders, such as developers, contractors, landlords, and leaseholders. The traditional route to resolve such disputes has been litigation. But there is growing recognition...