Hertfordshire Building Control's Rachel LeGood explores the changes brought about the 2021 Part L updates- and how the 2025 Future Homes & Buildings Standard goes further on energy efficiency design.
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.
Eight years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the UK’s cladding remediation programme continues to falter. Despite increased scrutiny and substantial public funding, progress remains unacceptably slow and is a national crisis that is deepening, writes Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, operations director at Property Inspect.
The first official figures published by the Building Safety Regulator(BSR) cover activity from the end of 2023 to early 2025- and show that the average gateway approval waiting time on new build projects has stretched to 36 weeks.
At The Priory, a residential block of 80 flats in Patcham, Brighton, residents and management have taken proactive steps to stay ahead of evolving fire safety legislation.
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has announced its endorsement of regulating the ‘whole life’ carbon in construction for net-zero targets.
CROSS-UK (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures) has been appointed by HSE as the official voluntary reporting system for structural and fire safety until at least 2028 at the BSR.
New research from Ursa has found that almost a quarter of UK architects say clients are confused to what actually constitutes a high-risk building, while 24% say clients are unsure of the new roles and duties required by the Building Safety Act.
In today’s tough housing market, where margins are tight and scrutiny is high, structural warranties are evolving from a necessity to a vital asset for house builders and developers.
As a major manufacturer of advanced hinge systems for all door types, SFS has updated its brochure aimed at assisting fabricators, specifiers and other customers in selecting the most appropriate hinge solutions for a wide range of applications.
A new review by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has found that ageing infrastructure, increased incidents of extreme weather and squeezed budgets are all contributing to safety risks in the sector.
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, helps to clear the fog around how to achieve the right contrast when designing to improve accessibility.
Two fire chiefs have been appointed to a shadow board to oversee the transition of the Building Safety Regulator(BSR) from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to becoming a separate agency.
The first phase of Awaab's Law encloses prompt response from social landlords to damp and mould issues, including providing alternative accommodation, and improved electrical safety. It is due to come into effect in October this year.
In a welcome development for the structural warranty sector, UK Finance is to issue recommendations to establish minimum operating criteria for warranty providers.
Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat has secured Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessment across its core range of products underlining its commitment to the highest industry standards.
The Building Safety Regulator has come under fire this week with damning calls from the ACQP to remove the BSR from HSE, followed by the announcement that Philip White is “partially retiring” as he steps down from the role of director of building safety.
At this year’s ATLAS Awards Mark Headley, the Designing out Crime Officer (DOCO) at the Met Police, was awarded a commendation for his work and services to crime prevention.
The complexities and sometimes confusions of sustainability in construction put specifiers in a daunting position, with even apparently responsible choices of material –including picking recycled aluminium – leaving a host of questions still to be answered.
The Association of Construction and Quality Professionals (ACQP) claims that the BSR risks repeating the "very regulatory failures it was designed to prevent”.
They say high fences make good neighbours – but what happens when construction work or refurbishment plans impact the shared party wall structure that separates them?
During a full refurbishment of Lord’s View One residential block in London, the Residents’ Board identified a crucial safety upgrade - replacing all 80 flat entrance fire doors to meet current fire safety regulations and enhance resident protection.
Insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, on the outskirts of Birmingham, where it will manufacture a new best-in-class range of products.
If you’re in an industry where system performance is crucial—such as fire protection, security, or safety equipment—it’s vital to understand how efficacy coverage impacts your liability and professional indemnity insurance.
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.
