Inconsistent product standards, an ageing workforce and "unacceptable" delays at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) are some of the issues identified in a recent House of Lords Committee report.
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.
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 have announced a new partnership to provide a cost-effective, end-to-end solution for the creation of energy-efficient building systems.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
A consultation for the planned Building Safety Levy, intended to spark feedback on the proposed structure and enforcement of the charge, has closed. In this article, Harwood discusses some of the key details within the proposal.
Digital construction and FM platform PlanRadar has been adopted by Global HSE Solutions to improve fire safety reporting efficiency to Tier 1 contractors.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance looks at how the Consumer Code protects buyers of new build homes, and why it’s worth shopping around to find a CTSI-approved insurance provider with access to leading insurers.
The Oasis Group has appointed Build Warranty Technical Services division as the client agent for the shell design and fit-out of their new distribution hub project at Port-Centric Logistics Park, located at DP World London Gateway’s rapidly expanding freeport, that offers a selection of tax and planning benefits to businesses.
Experts across the new homes and construction industry gathered together in London last week for a Building Safety Act conference to discuss the ramifications on tall buildings in England.
From February 1st, low-rise developments seeking structural warranty cover will be required to meet new and updated guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements.
Amaret Chahal, co-author of Actis' RIBA-approved CPD, aimed at helping specifiers and builders comply with more stringent energy efficiency requirements, is using her love of the Great British Bake Off to illustrate different approaches to achieving compliance.
Martin Lambley, product manager for urban climate resilience, Northwest Europe, UK and Ireland at Wavin, looks at how innovative sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) can improve urban resilience and help our cities weather the climate storm.
Michael Gove, secretary of state for levelling up, has issued the actions the UK Government is taking to tackle damp and mould in social housing following the death of Awaab Ishak.
In this article, warranty firm ABC+ Warranty explores the signs and causes of condensation in buildings, and how to ensure good ventilation with minimum condensation in properties.
This week (23 January 2023), the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force. In this article, PBC Today explores what the new laws mean for fire safety compliance in the UK.
In November, a coroner said the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak from prolonged exposure to harmful mould in his home should be a “defining moment” for the housing sector in increasing the understanding and awareness of damp and mould. Steve Hodgson, chief executive of the Property Care Association, makes the case for a more responsive, science-based approach.
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.
