EWS1, Cladding and External Wall Assessments: What UK Valuation and Building Surveyors Need to Explain to Flat Buyers in 2026
Nearly 3,000 residential buildings in England alone still have unsafe cladding systems requiring remediation as of early 2026 — and every one of those buildings represents a flat buyer who could unknowingly purchase an unmortgageable, unsaleable property without proper surveyor guidance [1]. The stakes could not be higher. Understanding EWS1, cladding and external wall assessments: […]
Expert Witness Surveyors in RAAC Concrete Disputes: 2026 Protocols for School and Hospital Remediation Claims
The UK construction industry faces an unprecedented crisis: over 230 schools and 34 NHS hospitals have been identified with failing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) since September 2023, triggering a wave of remediation claims worth an estimated £1.5 billion. As litigation accelerates through 2026, Expert Witness Surveyors in RAAC Concrete Disputes: 2026 Protocols for School […]
