The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has welcomed the publication of the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
A Home Builders Federation (HBF) initiative, the NHBC Masterclass series offers fully funded training courses delivered by experts in their field covering roofing, bricklaying and dry lining. Aimed at professional tradespeople looking to keep up to date with the latest industry practices, they provide practical skills and improved knowledge to support the delivery of high-quality new homes.
There’s no doubt that condensation is an important topic in our industry. But your time is precious, so Selectaglaze is bringing everything together in one easy-to-read guide.
Sheroze Nadim, associate at Forbes Solicitors, discusses the need for accountability for the RAAC crisis and advises construction businesses on how to proceed.
As the final provisions of the Building Safety Act came into effect earlier this month, Build Warranty summarises what you need to know
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In a resignation letter by a senior civil servant, potentially catastrophic building safety risks are not being adequately addressed by the government.
Balfour Beatty has announced a new partnership with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), joining the association as a new ‘Premium Company Partner’.
Zutec CMO Maria Hudson reflects on the rapid changes seen in building safety legislation in the past six years- and the next steps any company looking to stay compliant should take.
Building Consent's new consultancy service will aid principal designers with building control insight at key stages of the pre-submission design process.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is aiming to raise awareness of fire door safety after a study revealed that 57% of the UK public wouldn't be able to spot a problem with a fire door.
SFS has developed its rainscreen cladding solutions to enable architects, design engineers and cladding contractors to achieve an installation which delivers the required thermal, structural, fire and other performance targets in a safe and economic manner.
It’s been 18 months since Professor David Mosey’s Constructing the Gold Standard report was published, but how have its recommendations been taken on board in the social housing sector?
The Property Care Association is warning of an increase in watershock in new builds – condensation and water streaming down from the roof space. Chief executive Steve Hodgson explains the problem and how it can be tackled.
Silverliner Open State Cavity Barrier 5 (OSCB-5) can stop a fire from spreading for 90 minutes, answering the market need for a mid-range passive fire protection cavity barrier solution.
The September heatwave has seen a rise in enquiries for Actis insulation products as architects and specifiers look for ways in which to keep homes cool amidst rising global temperatures and increasing bouts of sustained hot weather.
A development of new homes in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has gained the highest award given by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the layout and landscaping and the physical security of buildings.
