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.
Established in 2008, Adept Contracts Ltd delivers high quality passive fire protection systems with their ‘’No Nonsense’’ approach to every part of installation.
The global construction industry is experiencing a boom, with numerous infrastructure projects and urban development initiatives taking place around the world. As construction activity intensifies, the demand for construction insurance has also grown exponentially.
Choosing the correct and safe piping material is of the utmost importance to ensure comprehensive fire safety in homes and office spaces. In this article, CuSP explore how copper piping can provide a fire-safe and sustainable alternative.
Discover what the golden thread of information means for building owners and managers, as well as how it will be enforced under the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 were introduced to implement recommendations made after the Grenfell Tower fire, and they impose significant responsibilities on those in charge of these types of buildings.
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, there is a concern that we may see a slowdown in the design conception of innovative façades, argues Dale Middleton, senior project manager, DeSimone Consulting Engineering.
With the Building Safety Act creating a protected role in Registered Building Inspectors, construction professionals are asking what does competency in building safety actually mean?
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.
