Committee condemns ‘badly missed’ cladding remediation target
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has condemned the ‘badly missed’ target to make thousands of Grenfell-style cladding homes safe, as it urges the new 2021 deadline be met.
Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing installed at Victorian venue
Tamworth Assembly Rooms had secondary glazing installed by Selectaglaze as part of a multi-million-pound project to refurbish and restore the Grade II Listed theatre.
Structural warranty specialist celebrates rapid success
Following two record months for sales, structural warranty specialist, Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has added eight new members of staff to its existing sales team.
Build-Zone secures backing from second ‘A’ rated insurer
Structural warranty provider Build-Zone, has secured capacity from a second ‘A’ rated insurer, following the recent announcement of their deal with XL Catlin, part of the AXA XL Group.
SNIPEF to promote benefits of building standards certification
SNIPEF is co-hosting a free webinar to promote understanding of the benefits of building standards certification, as part of its mission to disseminate the most up-to-date information to its members, plumbing employers’ association.
‘Safer Public Spaces’ is no substitute for accessibility best practice
Access consultant, Ian Streets says the government’s “Safer Public Spaces” document which claims to set out the design principles for safer urban spaces is no substitute for accessibility best practice.
Covid-19: Concerns mount over office ventilation systems
Modern office ventilation systems could impact the spread of coronavirus this winter, according to property and construction consultancy, Ingleton Wood.
Research reveals escape of water problem in social housing
Zurich is calling on the government to increase investment in maintenance of the UK’s social housing stock, as analysis reveals there is a worrying trend in escape of water claims.
ICW Building Control welcomes two new team members
ICW Building Control, part of the ICW Group, has taken on several new team members as part of its ongoing expansion plans.
Wates wins £7m high-rise maintenance work contract
Wates Living Space has been appointed by The Guinness Partnership to deliver maintenance work on two high rise schemes worth £7m.
Building Safety Bill: Fundamental change or fundamentally flawed?
The publication of the Building Safety Bill last month was touted as a once in a generation opportunity to improve how buildings are designed, Richard Waterhouse, NBS’ chief strategy officer, explores the bill in more detail.
Strathclyde researchers to develop remote building inspections
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have received £35,000 funding to develop an online platform for remote building inspection.
Build-Zone secures backing from major A-rated insurer
Leading UK 10-year structural warranty provider, Build-Zone, has secured backing from XL Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd, part of AXA XL.
Cheer and challenges greet Changing Places announcements
The recent Changing Places Awareness Day brought two big announcements which have been welcomed by campaigners including disability charities.
