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ICW Group announces first winners of ICW Showcase Awards

Building warranty and building control provider ICW Group has announced the first winners from across the UK construction sector in its inaugural ICW Showcase Awards.

BT Redcare closure puts commercial building and home insurance policies at risk

BT Redcare, a leading provider of Alarm Transmission Systems (ATS) in the UK, announced earlier this month they would be closing the service from 1st August 2025.

Potential new cladding crisis looms after fire rips through London low-rise timber frame homes

Fears have been raised of a new cladding crisis after a fire gutted four low-rise timber frame homes in Barnet- and 580 more properties were found to have the same unsafe plastic cladding.

First UK company to follow Australia with high-silica quartz ban

Kitchen company Herringbone is the first to ban the sale of high-silica quartz worktops, after the risks posed to stonemasons prompted a ban in Australia.

M&S wins legal challenge against Government for redevelopment plans

Marks & Spencer has won a legal challenge against the Government after Michael Gove denied planning permission for the redevelopment of the retailer's main store on Oxford Street in London.

Construction fire safety at ‘major crossroads’

National Fire Protection Association figures reveal a staggering $408m cost of construction fire damage on site. John Heinen, principal fire investigator, discusses the changes that can be implemented to ensure safer environments.

Why public sector procurement frameworks must be flexible to offer value beyond the basics

Jonathan Oram, director of frameworks at Pagabo, explores the benefits of prioritising a flexible approach as a framework provider to head towards this common goal of fair, practical and transparent procurement.

Building Safety Regulator sparks anxiety among building control surveyors

The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registration process has caused “annoyance, reluctance and worry” among building control surveyors, according to survey.

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.

Gunfire: Ensure your fire safety with our Third Party Accredited services

Gunfire is Third Party Accredited for the installation of fire stopping systems and the installation and maintenance of fire door sets.

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