The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.
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.
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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.
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