In this article, Keith Anderson, technical development and regulatory affairs director for Kingspan Insulation Australia explores how adapting the built environment with building insulation can help to tackle the UK's warming climate.
Glyn Thomas, managing director at Approved Inspector Building Consents, talks to Harvey Traynor about his informative years in Ukraine, preparing for the challenges ahead to comply with the Building Safety Act and the importance of taking time out for mental and physical wellbeing.
Ali Perry, chief executive of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), says it’s high time for change on high-rise and fire safety sprinkler policy.
Adept Contracts, a compliant passive fire protection specialist, is well-prepared for the Golden Thread requirement and the Building Safety Act. Their expertise in Durasteel and cavity barriers ensures enhanced building safety.
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has published three new advisory notes and updated another covering a range of topics related to fire stopping, penetration seals and smoke seals.
ICW Group, with offices in London, Belfast and the North East, operates right across the UK delivering A-rated warranties and building control services. The company has earned an excellent reputation as a dependable partner to builders, developers, brokers, and homeowners.
At Residential Fire Protection Limited, we specialise in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of residential sprinkler systems and dry risers throughout the UK & Ireland.
Unclear information around Approved Document B (ADB) has led to less than a fifth of building control professionals feeling confident in their understanding of fire safety specifications.
PPF reforms emphasise “beauty” and “gentle density” in development – but these vague and unquantifiable terms will only cause more uncertainty in a system already under strain, argues Grant Leggett of Boyer.
Ben Cheeseman, commercial director at Harwood Building Control, sheds light on the significance of Approved Document M, highlights commonly overlooked areas, and discusses the implications of such oversights.
Selectaglaze secondary glazing is designed to protect the public against the threat of terrorism, this new piece of government legislation will become law soon.
Retrofitting and repurposing existing buildings is crucial to the sustainability agenda – and office buildings offer significant potential to move lab space from out-of-town science to parks to the heart of the city.
British Land and Landsec have created a set of proposals aimed at reforming urban regeneration in the UK, increasing growth, housing availability, and job opportunities.
It’s nearly 18 months since the Mosey Report led to the creation of a ‘Gold Standard’ for construction, holding the industry to account for meeting the principles of the Construction Playbook on a ‘comply or explain’ basis. Sypro’s Laura Earnshaw says that these changes – combined with the changes brought about by the evolution from NEC3 to NEC4 – have put added importance in the need for centralised contract management.
In this article, Marcus Jefford, managing director of Build Aviator, explores the changes to Part L building regulations and what this means for tradespeople and builders.
In this article, Ian King, COO, Zeroignition explores how the industry can improve practices and prioritise building safety post-Grenfell Tower disaster.
The outgoing Chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA) emphasised the need to grant each area in England a new local council housebuilding deal by 2025.
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.
