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The latest building regulations news from PBC Today and the UK construction sector.

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Quelfire leads the conversation on responsibility at The Fire Safety Event 2024

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.

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.
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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?
Social housing tenants are more than 11 times more likely to experience ventilation issues than plumbing issues, according to an Airflow study

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.
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2024 construction outlook: Anticipating changes and challenges for passive fire protection

Christophe Bind, country manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024.
Amendments to the FPA's Joint Code of Practice highlight several topical areas of risk that construction projects must assess and remove

Why all construction projects should be aware of the 10th Joint Code of Practice

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.
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New research sheds light on the health costs of deregulated housing converted from commercial...

The detrimental health effects of deregulated housing highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulations and enforcement, according to a study by Bartlett UCL.
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Weaving a golden thread can help builders to enhance risk management

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, it has warned of an increased "enforcement burden"

CIEH calls for amendments in Renters (Reform) Bill

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".
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Consumer Code for Home Builders unveils revised 2024 code: What builders need to know

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.
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Condensation and mould in homes: A matter of compliance

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.
Philip White will take on the role permanently as the regulatory body is set to become fully operational in 2024

Philip White takes permanent role as Building Safety Regulator director

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.
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Building Safety Regulator publishes first three year strategic plan

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published their first three-year stategic plan, leading with collaboration to deliver a culture change in the industry.
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Passive fire protection: What is it, and how does it affect you?

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.
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Building Safety Act: Competence is not enough

As the construction industry grapples with the requirements of the Building Safety Act, one word keeps appearing: Competence.
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Why the Building Safety Act will affect more than just HRBs

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).
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Groundwater risk assessment and the design of basement waterproofing

In this article, PBC Today explores the importance of groundwater risk assessment in basement waterproofing design.
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700,000 students remain in unsafe schools affected by RAAC

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).
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Building confidence through competence: defining responsibility under the Building Safety Act

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.
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Improving building fire safety with the Building Safety Act

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.
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RIBA launches Principal Designer Register to elevate building safety standards

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has opened applications for the first Principal Designer Register.
As the final provisions of the Building Safety Act came into effect earlier this month, Build Warranty summarises what you need to know

Understanding the Building Safety Act with Build Warranty

As the final provisions of the Building Safety Act came into effect earlier this month, Build Warranty summarises what you need to know The Building Safety Act, which received Royal Assent on April 28, 2022, represents a groundbreaking overhaul of building safety regulations in the United Kingdom. This transformative legislation is...
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Chaplair found guilty of failing to remove hazardous cladding

The City of London Magistrates Court recently ruled against Chaplair Ltd for failing to meet a critical deadline to remove hazardous cladding.
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Failure to address building safety risks could cause ‘Grenfell-scale tragedy’, warns ex-civil servant

In a resignation letter by a senior civil servant, potentially catastrophic building safety risks are not being adequately addressed by the government.
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Winners announced for LHC’s £135m public sector safety and compliance framework

Winning building maintenance, compliance consultancies, and contractors have been named for LHC's £135m public sector safety and compliance framework.
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Building safety legislation: everything, all at once

Zutec CMO Maria Hudson reflects on the rapid changes seen in building safety legislation in the past six years- and the next steps any company looking to stay compliant should take.

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