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Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions

New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.

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Insurance building repairs – dealing with change, uncertainty and challenge

Peter Wassell, technical director at Sedgwick, shares insight into the latest Building Repair Costs review which looks at the issues that could potentially impact the cost of building repairs over the months ahead.

Accessible vending machines should be a standard requirement

Doors, pedestrian crossings and loos are among the essentials we’ve looked at when assessing accessibility. Now we’re adding accessible vending machines to the list - whatever they sell, everyone needs to be able to use them, not just non-disabled people.

What impact do the changes to Part L have on architects?

John Miles, technical manager and business development manager at Assent Building Control, explains how architects must balance creativity with compliance to implement the changes to Part L building regulations.

Careful planning of mod cons gives heritage sites a bright future

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at the balancing act of making modifications to improve accessibility at heritage sites.

Part L changes to intensify testing for door and window fabricators

Part L changes to Building Regulations are likely to intensify testing demand in the run-up to the December 31 deadline for UKCA certification, warns Element Materials Technology.

BSRIA’s air quality initiative: How can facilities managers manage IAQ?

Ahead of Clean Air Day, PBC Today spoke with Tom Garrigan, technical director at BSRIA, about the new air quality initiative at its facility in Bracknell.

Are the UK’s new Part L building regulations fit for purpose?

The introduction of the UK’s new Part L building regulations this week has been met with a mixture of trepidation and frustration from the industry. Here, Phil Kelly, director, head of sustainability, buildings, Ramboll, explores.

Crawley’s County Mall wins Police Secured Environments award

County Mall shopping centre in Crawley has achieved the Police Secured Environments award for the third time.

What is Part L and are you ready for it?

What is Part L and how can you capture photographic evidence using Trimble Viewpoint’s Field View solution? Here we find out.

What can be done to mitigate flood risk and protect properties?

Mike Piotrowski, principal hydrologist at GeoSmart Information, explores how flooding will affect construction and developments in the future and looks at what can be done to mitigate flood risk.

Housebuilder window specifiers should prepare for Future Homes Standard changes

Housebuilder window specifiers are being urged to pay close attention to the latest information regarding the Future Homes Standard changes as they officially come into force on 15 June 2022.

SBD supply perimeter security equipment to protect Pyramids of Giza

Secured by Design (SBD), member company Advanced Perimeter Systems Limited, have supplied perimeter security equipment for the protection of the ancient Pyramids in Giza.

How procurement can improve building safety

The political spotlight has remained firmly fixed on how the industry can improve building safety in the first half of 2022. While progress towards the Hackitt Review recommendations is slowly being made, there is a continued need to revisit and reform processes at procurement level and through the whole supply chain.

Actis to launch new CPD on revised Part L regulations

Revised Part L regulations, which are set to come into force in June, are the subject of a new CPD devised by insulation specialist Actis, which is due to be launched in a few week's time.

Building Safety Act 2022: What next for the cladding crisis?

With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 what’s next for the property industry and leaseholders that continue to seek clarity for on-going costs associated with the cladding crisis?

The sustainable regeneration of historic buildings

The sustainable regeneration of historic buildings is often seen as an oxymoron because there are several factors that act as barriers. Gordon Reid and Steven Campbell, Cundall, discuss the lessons learnt from structural and building service engineering solutions they have delivered on key historic regeneration projects.

What immediate change can we expect from the introduction of the Building Safety Act?

BIM Today recently spoke to Dr Graham Kelly, director at BIM Academy, and Allan Binns, safety director at Ryder Architecture, about the new Building Safety Act and how this will change the built environment landscape.

Actis ticks all the ‘mandatory competencies’ boxes at RIBA CPD Providers Network event

The importance of sustainability, ethical practice and health and safety were key topics at a recent RIBA CPD Providers Network event attended by Actis specification manager Amaret Chahal.

Going above and beyond fall protection systems

Given the current state of the EN 795 standard and the ever-increasing thermal performance requirements of roof systems, James Gooder, fall protection business unit manager at SFS UK, looks at the implications for fall risks and fall protection systems.

Actis to deliver industry insight during year of LABC technical events

The Actis specification team is gearing up to take part in a series of monthly LABC technical events - with the first lined up to take place in late June in Dorset.

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