A revised code of practice designed to improve the consistency in the assessment of external wall fire risks and support proportionate remediation decisions has been published by BSI.
Pick Everard has urged developers to act now to protect their projects from unexpected costs and programme delays by factoring the Building Safety Levy into schemes well before the 1 October implementation date.
From the steps at the front to the cramped lift and complete absence of an accessible loo, a property we assessed recently was a near-perfect example of how not to do accessibility.
In the wake of Grenfell, regulatory and industry focus has understandably centred on external wall systems but a nationwide FOI investigation has found that two-thirds of fire doors in social housing fail to meet legal minimum standards.
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins looks at how changing regulations are affecting the construction industry and the practical steps builders can take to stay compliant while keeping projects on track.
When good design meets accessibility, everyday spaces can work better for everyone. Ian Streets, NRAC consultant at About Access, explores the tension between “design intent” and practical usability in kitchens and beyond.
The Brooke House residential scheme in Acton has reached practical completion, delivering 102 affordable homes designed to provide safe and secure accommodation for women living and working in Ealing.
The recently announced reforms on late payments and retentions have sent shockwaves through UK construction; AHCI Advantage explores the ramifications.
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.
