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.
Social housing tenants are more than 11 times more likely to experience ventilation issues than plumbing issues, and almost five times as likely to experience ventilation issues as heating issues, according to a new study.
With commercial properties twice as likely to be at risk of flooding compared to residential properties, Tysers explains why you should consider parametric flood insurance for your businesses' wellbeing
Helen Isherwood, managing director at ADEY, considers how predicting when water treatment intervention is needed will help to save money, reduce carbon emissions, ensure contractor compliance and maintain tenant comfort in social housing.
David Roulstone, national commercial and marketing manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, outlines how important the testing process is to introducing a product to market that can ultimately save lives.
Leading fire stopping specialist FSi has recently announced that it is to rebrand its products as FSi Promat and become responsible for Promat fire stopping products within the UK.
Nullifire stands as a stalwart guardian of the industry, protecting people and buildings from fire through its smart passive fire protection solutions.
Experts at the London Build Expo 2023 discussed the latest developments and differences between 'firestopping', 'passive fire protection' and 'service penetration sealing'.
Amendments to the Fire Protection Association’s Joint Code of Practice highlight several topical areas of risk that construction projects must assess and remove. Sadie Rice, an associate in Gateley Legal’s Regulatory & Business Defence team, discusses the amendments and what construction project stakeholders should do next.
In this article, Build Warranty® explores how you can safeguard investments and guarantee structural integrity with conversion and renovation warranties.
Build Warranty® explores the role of Latent Defects Insurance in safeguarding against concealed building defects. This policy, serving as a shield, covers damages arising from inherent defects, offering peace of mind for owners, developers, and funders.
Explore how Build Warranty® breaks barriers by offering indemnity cover of up to £200m, making it the go-to choice for safeguarding projects, offering project security from towering city blocks to expansive housing developments.
The detrimental health effects of deregulated housing highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulations and enforcement, according to a study by Bartlett UCL.
Specification manager at SFS, Hitesh Pattni, discusses how to simplify the rainscreen subframe system specification process whilst attaining optimal thermal performance.
Matthew Jones, a partner on the commercial property team at Forbes Solicitors, examines how the golden thread can help construction companies enhance risk management through improved safety standards and project management.
The CIEH has welcomed the ban on no-fault evictions in the Renters (Reform) Bill, but has warned of increased regulation causing an "enforcement burden".
Almost a million homes in England suffer from damp, but following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, landlords and property owners must tackle condensation and mould in homes and put an end to it once and for all, says Wendy Thomas of Nuaire.
Interim director of the Building Safety Regulator Philip White will take on the role permanently as the regulatory body is set to become fully operational next year.
Neil Kirwin, southern specification manager at SFS, discusses why engaging with building product manufactures can help to improve fire safety performance.
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published their first three-year stategic plan, leading with collaboration to deliver a culture change in the industry.
63% of those who've experienced mould were tenants in privately rented, local authority, housing association, or student accommodation, according to Uswitch Energy's Mouldy Nation Report.
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.
