{"id":154422,"date":"2025-08-27T07:36:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T06:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=154422"},"modified":"2026-01-19T13:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:32:42","slug":"a-landmark-supreme-court-ruling-what-means-developers-how-advantage-ensures-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/a-landmark-supreme-court-ruling-what-means-developers-how-advantage-ensures-protection\/154422\/","title":{"rendered":"A landmark Supreme Court ruling: What it means for developers and how Advantage ensures protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A recent Supreme Court ruling has sent ripples across the UK construction industry, clearing the way for developers to sue over legacy building defects, even in cases where contracts were originally held with a different party in the development chain<\/h2>\n<p>This landmark decision significantly shifts the legal landscape, offering developers an extended route to recourse where previously options may have seemed closed. While this presents a welcome opportunity for justice in historic defect claims, it also underscores the critical importance of having robust structural warranties in place from the outset.<\/p>\n<p>At Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI), we recognise the growing need for certainty and protection in a sector that is continually evolving under the pressures of regulation, legal reform and public expectation.<\/p>\n<h3>Clear Protection From Start to Finish<\/h3>\n<p>This ruling makes one thing abundantly clear: comprehensive risk mitigation is no longer optional, it\u2019s essential! That\u2019s where Advantage comes in.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/your-project-our-protection\/150658\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">structural warranties<\/a> are underwritten by leading insurers and are designed to support developers, contractors and housing associations throughout the full lifecycle of a project. Whether you\u2019re delivering social housing at scale or developing bespoke residential properties, our cover offers peace of mind with terms that are tailored, flexible and crucially dependable.<\/p>\n<h3>A Smooth Claims Journey Should You Need It<\/h3>\n<p>While no one ever wants to activate their warranty, knowing the process is smooth and professional makes all the difference when time and liability are on the line.<\/p>\n<p>Troy Lambert, Technical Manager at Advantage, shared his perspective on the ruling:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis decision reinforces the importance of robust technical standards and the right cover in place from day one. At Advantage, we pride ourselves not just on how we assess and support developments, but on how we handle claims when they arise. We understand the complexities involved and are committed to a claims process that\u2019s efficient, fair and transparent- ensuring our clients can move forward with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As the implications of this ruling play out across the industry, one thing is certain: developers who invest in long-term protection stand to benefit most.<\/p>\n<p>With over a decade of expertise, nationwide technical surveyors, and a client-focused approach, Advantage continues to be the trusted choice for structural warranties across the UK. Whether you\u2019re building the future or safeguarding the past, we\u2019re here to ensure you\u2019re protected every step of the way.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">To learn more about our cover or to speak to a member of the Advantage team<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Call us: 0845 900 3969<br \/>\nE-mail us: <a href=\"mailto:sales@ahci.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales@ahci.co.uk<\/a> or visit our website: <a href=\"http:\/\/ahci.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ahci.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>*Please note that this is a commercial profile. <\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent Supreme Court ruling has sent ripples across the UK construction industry, clearing the way for developers to sue over legacy building defects, even in cases where contracts were originally held with a different party in the development chain. 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