Time Limits Rewritten by the BSA: URS v BDW

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to unpack the Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW [2025].

The discussion breaks down the background to the dispute and explains the Supreme Court’s key findings on negligence, duty of care and limitation periods. In particular, Lizzie and Richard clarify why claims may still be brought for historic defects long after completion, and how this decision has changed when liability ends.

This episode is especially relevant for surveyors, developers and designers navigating professional liability in the post-Grenfell landscape. It discusses how URS v BDW affects historic developments, design liability and future negligence claims across the property and construction industry.

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