A Home Builders Federation (HBF) initiative, the NHBC Masterclass series offers fully funded training courses delivered by experts in their field covering roofing, bricklaying and dry lining. Aimed at professional tradespeople looking to keep up to date with the latest industry practices, they provide practical skills and improved knowledge to support the delivery of high-quality new homes.
A development of new homes in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has gained the highest award given by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the layout and landscaping and the physical security of buildings.
The Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022 and its subsequent regulatory framework mark the most comprehensive overhaul of construction safety in decades—reshaping how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained.
The sudden collapse of Assent Building Control, one of the UK’s largest private building control firms, has sent shockwaves through the construction sector.
Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat will highlight the vital role of compliance in ensuring fire safety in modern facade design at this year’s London Build event.
David Campbell, chief operating officer at NHBC, discusses ambitious housing targets, maintaining quality while building large numbers of new homes and why skills might be the key to unlocking both.
When you’re planning changes to a building, fire safety might not be the first thing on your mind. Yet the reality is that every alteration to the fabric of a building can have a direct impact on its fire safety strategy.
A government report released during the summer prompted About Access to pay particular attention to some of the disabling features which people encounter in everyday life, as Ian Streets explains.
Hertfordshire Building Control's Rachel LeGood explores the changes brought about the 2021 Part L updates- and how the 2025 Future Homes & Buildings Standard goes further on energy efficiency design.
In a post-Grenfell world, we need to put people first and mandatory competence for builders is an obvious step. Glyn Thomas casts his eye at this and the other elephants in the room.
The nation’s built heritage represents a tangible link to our cultural past. Historic buildings, monuments and landmarks are the architectural legacy of previous generations, demonstrating their styles and fashion, innovations, craftmanship and ability to build with the materials to hand.
In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.
ICW Group, a leading provider of A-rated structural warranties and building control services, has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Lloyd Williams as sales director UK, ICW Insurance Services.
A development of new homes in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has gained the highest award given by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the layout and landscaping and the physical security of buildings.
