A revised code of practice designed to improve the consistency in the assessment of external wall fire risks and support proportionate remediation decisions has been published by BSI.
This October, FSi Promat will launch a reformulated version of its PyroPro HPE sealant to support healthier working practices in the construction industry.
One of the largest manufacturers of energy efficient windows and doors in Europe, Munster Joinery, have renewed their membership with the police Secured by Design (SBD) initiative.
ICW, a leading provider of building warranty and control services, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federation of Master Builders Insurance (FMBI).
The Fold, a tower in south London built by the now-collapsed Henry Construction, requires remediation work just two years after it was finished in July 2022.
Global programme and project delivery consultant Mace have published their Q3 2024 UK Mace Market View, outlining the state of the UK construction industry.
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.
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.
