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.
When you build a new property, it’s crucial you ensure it has a New Home Warranty in place so you can sell it easily and protect the buyer. But with a range of warranty providers in the market, what do you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty provider?
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) sets out new standards to improve district or communal heating projects efficiency and will now cover secondary heat network insulation.
Actis will participate in a face-to-face technical roadshow with LABC later this month, providing delegates with three and a half hours of CPD training.
In this article, Elecosoft explores how the introduction of the Building Safety Act is holding the industry to greater accountability, and how construction companies can comply to the new changes in order to avoid backlash.
NHBC's first five apprentices – Tom Warner, LTW Developments, Kai Green of Redrow and Nick Cox and Reece Osbourne of Bloor Homes have all successfully completed their bricklaying apprenticeships at the NHBC Training Hub in Tamworth. Brad Lines of Redrow has achieved his Construction Site Supervisor (CSS) apprenticeship.
Actis' RIBA-approved CPD will help architects, builders, and building control officers to change their working practices in line with Part L revisions.
ICW Group, with offices in London, Belfast and South Shields, operates right across the UK, delivering building warranties and building control services.
The latest edition of NHBC's Technical Standards 2023 is now live. The new Standards will apply to every new home registered with NHBC where the foundations have been laid on or after 01 January 2023.
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a major focus for real estate, with developers, contractors, and operators subject to increasing scrutiny not only from potential partners, investors and peers.
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.
