The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has welcomed the publication of the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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.
The Hackitt Review made a number of recommendations that will improve safety throughout the lifetime of a building. However, argues Paul Wilkins, it got it wrong on the role of private approved inspectors
Excessive noise is not just an irritant – it can have a real impact on our quality of life, health and wellbeing. David Garritt, a member of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC), signposts professionals in the housebuilding sector to some of the ways acoustics can help mitigate the issue
In this guide, Advantage (AHCI) will be walking you through what retrospective structural defects insurance means for you and your home, and how you can go about obtaining a warranty for yourself.
David Parr, policy and technical director at the British Safety Council, examines the final recommendations of the Hackitt Review into fire safety and building regulations
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published its response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Building a Safer Future’ report, commissioned by government following the Grenfell Tower fire
The collapse of Alpha in May meant structural warranty policies with the company ended immediately. Advantage offers advice on how to ensure vital cover is maintained
Theresa May has pledged £400m to strip dangerous cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower from other high-rise blocks. But Christian Pillai of MAC Construction Consultants argues that a fundamental change in culture is also needed to avoid future tragedies
The Department for Transport has set out its Inclusive Transport Strategy, which aims to improve accessibility across all types of travel for those with both visible and less visible disabilities
After the Grenfell disaster, there has understandably been a crisis of trust, property managers and landlords must learn effective two-way communication
The government has clarified building regulations fire safety guidance, following recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt, and is seeking views on the revisions
A new ‘dementia-friendly’ home has been developed jointly by BRE and Loughborough University, aiming to educate housebuilders, carers and relatives on how to better support those living with dementia
Cutting-edge, attractive and even well-intentioned design can make new buildings difficult to navigate for people with disabilities. Ian Streets of About Access examines at some common issues.
Cementaid offer a look into the how the Everdure CALTITE concrete stands the test of time when subjected to the harsh environment of the Fimiston open pit mine in Australia
Groupe Lamotte discusses 5 years use of BatiScript, the intuitive defect management solution for property site management, by Script&Go
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment has set out proposals for a New Homes Ombudsman to help provide better redress for dissatisfied home buyers
Drone footage is being used to examine the severity of fire damage to the Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA) Mackintosh building, following a blaze that engulfed the building earlier this month
The ban on combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings which are 18 metres takes a step forwards as Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire, publishes a consultation
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.
