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Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions

New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.

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CIEH raises concerns about amendments to Renters Reform Bill

A proposed amendment to the Renters (Reform) Bill would limit selective licensing, a key ability of local housing authorities to proactively inspect privately rented properties.

BSR launches campaign for high-rise building residents

A new campaign by the Building Safety Regulator is urging all high-rise building residents to check if their building is registered.

Ensure compliance with Sold Secure’s SS504 Specification for Smart Locks

Sold Secure's new SS504 – Specification for Smart Locks in use within Domestic and Similar Buildings standard ensure that physical, technical and connectivity security are thoroughly tested against both IoT security and physical attack.

Newham Council targets making all high-rise residential buildings safe by 2029

Newham Council Cabinet have approved a five-year strategy to make the borough's 87 high-rise residential buildings compliant to the Building Safety Act.

Councils must take swifter action against rogue building owners, says Government

Minister for housing and building safety, Lee Rowley, met with council chief executives to discuss the action taken against rogue building owners.

Building control system collapse imminent, warns LABC chief

“Local authorities will cease to be able to undertake a building control function post April 6,” warned LABC chief executive Lorna Stimpson in a letter to HSE and government chiefs.

Quelfire launches campaign and white paper to ignite conversations on fire safety responsibilities

Quelfire, a leading player in firestopping solutions, is spearheading a transformative campaign and white paper that propels fire safety responsibilities to the forefront of the construction industry.

Meet your Part L Compliance requirements with SymTerra!

Is your current approach to Part L compliance as efficient as it could be? When it comes to managing construction projects, tools like WhatsApp might seem handy, but do they meet all your compliance needs?

A deep dive into the Consumer Code for New Homes and its crucial role with Build Warranty

Build Warranty delves into the details of the Consumer Code for New Homes, outlining what it means for your home-buying journey.

How elegance and beauty don’t make up for accessibility in historic buildings

About Access was invited to assess proposals for a new toilet block on a historic site, but found more accessibility issues elsewhere.

Rebuilding RAAC: 119 schools to be refurbished

Around 1% of schools in England have confirmed RAAC and 119 will require rebuilding or significant refurbishment to remove the risk.

Assent makes new senior hires to consolidate market leading position

Assent has made a number of senior hires to its growing team to further focus on its delivery of quality building control services under the new Building Safety Regulator framework.

Build Secure Ltd welcomes AHCI as appointed representative

AHCI has announced that it is a confirmed appointed representative of Build Secure LTD, cementing its position as an industry leader.

RIBA publishes ‘no-nonsense’ Professional Indemnity Insurance guide

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have published their exclusive 2024 guide to Professional Indemnity Insurance.

SFS rainscreen brackets rise above the competition with a holistic approach to sustainability

Rainscreen bracket systems are just one of the topics covered in SFS's series of White Papers, exploring alloy strength and thermal performance.

Social housing tenants 11 times more likely to suffer ventilation issues than plumbing issues

Social housing tenants are more than 11 times more likely to experience ventilation issues than plumbing issues, and almost five times as likely to experience ventilation issues as heating issues, according to a new study.

Commercial flood risk: parametric flood insurance explained with Tysers

With commercial properties twice as likely to be at risk of flooding compared to residential properties, Tysers explains why you should consider parametric flood insurance for your businesses' wellbeing

Awaab’s Law extension: Labour to extend regulation to private sector

Labour has committed to extend Awaab's Law into the private sector, but the CIEH argues that more comprehensive action is needed.

Connected technology transforming water treatment in social housing

Helen Isherwood, managing director at ADEY, considers how predicting when water treatment intervention is needed will help to save money, reduce carbon emissions, ensure contractor compliance and maintain tenant comfort in social housing.

ASFP launches online framework for unified approach in passive fire protection

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection is working with construction industry stakeholders to define passive fire protection competencies.

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