Communities minister Gordon Lyons told the Stormont Assembly on Monday 15 April, that the time limit for owners to make compensation claims in defective buildings is to be extended.

Good governance, information management, proactive communication and education can help landlords maintain compliance – and potentially save lives – by tackling damp, mould and condensation (DMC).

New research by NBS finds half of industry professionals are still unclear on duty holder responsibilities for higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act.

To understand the challenges of The Future Homes Standard, Harwood Building Control surveyed industry professionals to find out how changes to Parts F, L, O, and S are affecting their projects.

Two landlords from Cardiff have been fined over £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation compliance in their properties.

Actis specification manager Elijah Peters will share highlights of the insulation specialist's RIBA-approved Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards CPD at the virtual LABC technical roadshow.

Quelfire are exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event between the 30th of April and the 2nd of May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham.

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

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?

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.

Christophe Bind, country manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024.

Amendments to the Fire Protection Association’s Joint Code of Practice highlight several topical areas of risk that construction projects must assess and remove. Sadie Rice, an associate in Gateley Legal’s Regulatory & Business Defence team, discusses the amendments and what construction project stakeholders should do next.

The detrimental health effects of deregulated housing highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulations and enforcement, according to a study by Bartlett UCL.

Matthew Jones, a partner on the commercial property team at Forbes Solicitors, examines how the golden thread can help construction companies enhance risk management through improved safety standards and project management.

The CIEH has welcomed the ban on no-fault evictions in the Renters (Reform) Bill, but has warned of increased regulation causing an "enforcement burden".

The Consumer Code for Home Builders has launched a revised and updated Code which many builders must comply with from January 2024. Code Chair, Noel Hunter OBE, explains what’s changed, why, and what this means in practice for builders.

Almost a million homes in England suffer from damp, but following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, landlords and property owners must tackle condensation and mould in homes and put an end to it once and for all, says Wendy Thomas of Nuaire.

Interim director of the Building Safety Regulator Philip White will take on the role permanently as the regulatory body is set to become fully operational next year.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published their first three-year stategic plan, leading with collaboration to deliver a culture change in the industry.

Explore how FireArrest is transforming passive fire protection with its digital tools. Learn how this ISO-accredited solution ensures compliance with the latest regulations and provides accurate documentation, enhancing safety for occupants and minimising property damage.

As the construction industry grapples with the requirements of the Building Safety Act, one word keeps appearing: Competence.

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) says the impact of the new building control regulations introduced by the Building Safety Act will extend beyond Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).

In this article, PBC Today explores the importance of groundwater risk assessment in basement waterproofing design.

The Department for Education's (DfE) failure to provide information on the critical state of unsafe schools is deeply concerning, says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

The Building Safety Act will lead to fundamental change in the safe construction and management of buildings, including the specification and installation of passive fire protection systems.

Association for Specialist Fire Protection technical officer Stuart Southall provides an overview of the Building Safety Act, which introduces significant changes and improvements in building safety and regulation in England and Wales, including fire safety.