The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have released an infrastructure policy paper alongside their latest compulsory purchase order guidance.
Recent changes to Approved Document B underscore the UK Government's commitment to improving fire safety in building construction. These updates bring critical enhancements that every construction professional should be aware of.
Allan Wood, managing director of Optima Systems, examines where the commercial construction industry risks becoming complacent in fire safety compliance- and how to remedy this.
Research from Diamond & Company has found that around 5,500 private and public buildings across Scotland taller than 11m (36ft) have still flammable cladding
At Build Warranty, we have been closely monitoring the impact of the Grenfell Inquiry on the construction sector, particularly in relation to safety, accountability, and the growing demand for reputable structural warranties.
The chief executive of the UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (CARES) has said that paper-based certification can no longer be relied on after the failings that led to Grenfell, calling for "secure, fully digital formats".
2024 has seen several high profile construction firms collapse- even raising questions of negligence and culpability for some. Scott Williams, director at Clarke Williams Ltd, examines the issue.
Designers and manufacturers of modular high security composite panel systems, Securiclad, have added to their range of Secured by Design (SBD) accredited products.
In a statement to Parliament, minister Rushanara Ali confirmed that the previous deadline of 30 June 2025 for recognising CE marking has been extended, with the future date not set.
Construction professionals need to recognise the hazards that remediation and repair works create, as Peter Wilkinson and Neil Gibbins, lead fire experts for CROSS-UK, explain.
Leading UK fire protection specialist Trident Fire Protection & Training explores fire compartmentation and how inspection and surveys should be a key part of fire safety in your project.
Passive Fire Protection manufacturer FSi Promat has secured Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) verification for its Silverliner open state cavity barriers, underlining its commitment to supporting the highest standards in the construction industry.
Read more about how Trident Fire Protection utilised digital twin technology to conduct a fire barrier assessment in a complex space with tight areas and poor access in a roof void.
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says access professionals are in demand for their world-beating expertise and understanding in making premises accessible.
The UK’s leading provider of lightweight construction solutions, Etex Building Performance has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD) under its Siniat brand.
Hertfordshire Building Control hosted an impactful Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event that brought together industry experts on all topics related to competence and new building safety regulations.
Current Building Regulations are inadequate in ensuring energy efficiency in new homes. We must go beyond them to achieve comprehensive building assessments that measure energy consumption – with the current EPC system being notoriously inaccurate – as well as sound levels, relative humidity and CO2 levels, argues Andy Mitchell of 21°.
Ealing Studios in London has received the Secured by Design ATLAS Commercial Development Award in recognition of the collaborative approach taken to designing out crime throughout the redevelopment of one of Britain’s most iconic film and television studios.
