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The Building Safety Regulator hosts its first annual conference

The Building Safety Regulator has held its first inaugural conference to support the industry in preparing for new building safety regulations in England.

Building control: How could it look under a new system?

In this article, Premier Guarantee explore changes within the Building Safety Act and how the regulatory framework will bring a new approach to building control.

Building a Safer Future announces first organisations to be awarded BSF Champion Status

Building a Safer Future has announced the first group of organisations to be awarded BSF Champion status after completing its new building safety culture change assessment scheme.

New NHS Croydon medical centre structurally assured by Build Warranty

A new 4-storey medical centre in East Croydon for the National Health Service (NHS) has been structurally assured by Build Warranty Technical Services.

RSU investigating 19 firms who have not complied with the Building Safety Act

This week, Lee Rowley announced that the DLUHC's  Recovery Strategy Unit (RSU) are investigating 19 rogue firms that have not complied with the Building Safety Act.

Managing new fire safety regulations through the power of digital technology

In this article, Rob Norton, UK director, PlanRadar, explores how digital platforms and technology can enable construction professionals to manage new fire safety legislation and compliance.

Building Safety Act: Key questions answered

At Premier Guarantee's latest InSite conference, a panel of experts discussed the Building Safety Act, and how best to prepare for the changes ahead.

LABC secures £20m new burdens funding for public service building control

LABC has secured over £20m in new burdens funding to develop and build capacity in public service building control from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).

New protocol establishes inspections process for sprayed foam insulation

A cross-party group has contributed to a defined course of action for the inspection of properties with sprayed foam roof insulation.

Study shows 43% of industry professionals ‘unsure’ of building safety laws

A new study by NBS has revealed that nearly half of construction industry professionals are unsure about new building safety laws.

Government announces £42m package to support building safety reforms

A £42m package has been announced to support the recruitment and training of building control and fire inspectors working with the Building Safety regulator, and support the delivery of building safety reforms in the UK.

Hemsec and SIP Build UK to provide cost-effective solution for energy-efficient building systems

Hemsec and SIP Build UK have announced a new partnership to provide a cost-effective, end-to-end solution for the creation of energy-efficient building systems.

Protecting roofs from snow as severe weather warnings arrive

PermaRoof UK is warning of the importance of protecting roofs from snow, as the Met Office predicts 30-40cm of snow in some areas.

Government launches Make Things Right campaign for social housing tenants

Michael Gove has announced a new Make Things Right campaign, which encourages social housing tenants to complain about substandard housing before escalating to the Housing Ombudsman.

Persons responsible for high-rise residential buildings have six months to register with Building Safety Regulator

HSE's new 'Be Ready' campaign calls on responsible persons of 12,500 high-rise buildings to register with the Building Safety Regulator within the next six months.

NHBC hosts shadow minister for business and industry at Sundial Place

Bill Esterson, shadow minister for business and industry, has visited David Wilson Homes’ Sundial Place development in Sefton, hosted by NHBC, to discuss ongoing skills shortages in housebuilding, preparing for the Future Homes Standard 2025 and the advancement of off-site manufacturing.

Tackling damp and mould in the social housing sector

In this article, Sarah Davis, senior policy and practice officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), explores damp and mould in social housing and how the sector can improve standards for tenants.

The Water Discovery Challenge calls for new innovators to help to tackle sector challenges

The Water Discovery Challenge is calling on innovators from outside the water industry to put forward new ideas for tackling the sector’s biggest challenges. Jeannette Henderson, principal of the Ofwat Innovation Fund, explains.

Premier Guarantee issues early risk review for basement submissions

Premier Guarantee has announced that it now carries out initial an early risk review for all new basement submissions to understand the risk the proposal represents for warranties as early as possible.

Experts urged to register for new Fire Safety framework

Experts are being sought to register interest in a new Fire Safety framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector.

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