As builders and developers navigate the intricate landscape of construction, securing a building warranty emerges as a crucial step towards mitigating risks and ensuring peace of mind.
Choosing the correct and safe piping material is of the utmost importance to ensure comprehensive fire safety in homes and office spaces. In this article, CuSP explore how copper piping can provide a fire-safe and sustainable alternative.
Discover what the golden thread of information means for building owners and managers, as well as how it will be enforced under the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 were introduced to implement recommendations made after the Grenfell Tower fire, and they impose significant responsibilities on those in charge of these types of buildings.
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, there is a concern that we may see a slowdown in the design conception of innovative façades, argues Dale Middleton, senior project manager, DeSimone Consulting Engineering.
With the Building Safety Act creating a protected role in Registered Building Inspectors, construction professionals are asking what does competency in building safety actually mean?
As competency becomes key in building control, Natalia Thomas Alvarez sat down to discuss what Premier Guarantee is doing to ensure their technical staff are ready.
Firestopping has become a hot topic due to new UK building and construction fire safety legislation, as well as ongoing maintenance of existing residential structures.
While the drive to improve efficiency in the built environment often focuses on the design and construction stages of a building’s life, what comes after handover is just as important- especially when it comes to fire safety longevity.
Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) technical and regulatory affairs officer Niall Rowan discusses the implications of the government’s proposed changes to Approved Document B on the passive fire protection industry.
