HomeBuilding Control News

Drive for desirable work space risks favouring form over function

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, shares thoughts on the dangers of prioritising appearances when building desirable work spaces.

Building Control News

The Latest Building Control News

NHBC – Warranty and insurance provider for new homes

NHBC is the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes, covering 70-80% of the new homes built in the UK each year.

Home building Masterclass series reaches 15,000 delegate milestone

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.

Upcoming PBC Today Webinar

The Latest Building Control News

Are you carrying out a major home improvement project? Is your home insured?

If you’re planning a renovation or extension project, making sure you have the right type of insurance is critical for your peace of mind Did...

Cladding on numerous tower blocks across the UK fail fire safety tests

The scope of the housing safety scandal continues to mount as more cladding is found to fall short of fire safety requirements

Designing and installing basement waterproofing systems

Peter Cox Ltd explain the amended ‘Standards for Waterproofing’ guidance and share the firm’s work installing basement waterproofing systems

Cladding used on Grenfell Tower may have been banned under UK building regulations

Two ministers have suggested the cladding used to renovate Grenfell Tower could have been prohibited under building regulations in the UK

Mick George Donation Station for Tower Victims

Following the unfortunate events in North Kensington yesterday, an appeal led by Heart radio has seen Cambridge businesses unite in support, requesting donations of...

ARCA certification for Mick George Ltd

  Since the launch of its ‘Environmental’ division earlier this year, Mick George Ltd and its contracting provision for all-encompassing Asbestos services has gone from...

Mick George Ltd recognised for commitment to improve the image of the industry

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

New asbestos disease prevention partnership revealed

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

Electrical contractors invited to contribute to public consultation

The NICEIC and ELECSA are asking electrical contractors to have their say on the 18th edition of the wiring regulations

Marketing agenda sees construction firm Mick George hit TV

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

Light reflectance value – Grey areas give out more information than striking colours

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

Corporate social responsibility: A lasting legacy on the local community

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

Embracing technology provides construction customers a better service

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

The ‘trucking’ best sponsors around

  The Bank holiday weekend brings about excitement for a whole host of reasons, but for the folk in Peterborough-and visitors from much further beyond-it’s...

Waterproofing conference will bring together a range of professionals

The second international structural waterproofing conference will focus on the themes of design, specification and best practice

Commercial waste can now bring value to businesses

Mick George Ltd explain how their new division is making commercial waste a commodity, rather than a costly inconvenience for businesses

Invasive Weed Control Group shares decades of experience with new video

A new video has been created by the Invasive Weed Control Group to provide insight into the major issues surrounding plants such as Japanese knotweed

Diversity impact assessment is still the best way to ensure “due regard”

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

New waste Baler at Mick George’s recycling plant

Sorting waste the efficient way with the use of a new waste baler installation With business very much on the up, leading independent Waste Management...

Roofing guidance for spandrel panel construction published by TRA

The Trussed Rafter Association has issued new roofing guidance aimed at preventing poor spandrel panel construction by housebuilders

The UK has the smallest homes in Europe, says new research

An investigation by Sellhousefast.uk has revealed Britain’s homes are the smallest in Europe, measuring less than the regulatory minimum in some cases

Commons Select Committee highlights equality issues within the built environment

The Department for Communities and Local Government has been taken to task over equality of access to the public environment and accessible housing

Inclusive housing is on the agenda: what does this mean for planners?

The Housing White Paper could help meet the inclusive housing needs of older and disabled people, says Michelle Horn, Centre for Accessible Environments

Further building defects found after structural surveys in Scottish schools

Building defects in dozens of schools have been found after structural surveys taken after the wall collapse at Oxgangs Primary in January last year

What you need to know about monitoring construction noise

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Martin Raisborough explains the difference between Section 61 consents and Section 60 notices in relation to construction noise

National Recycling Award nomination for Kiverco & Mick George

Kiverco & Mick George have been recognised for their work in the waste sector with a nomination as finalists for the National Recycling Awards Following...

How can contractors capitalise on noise and vibration monitoring?

Derek Nash, Director of Acoustics Central discusses the benefits of smart noise and vibration monitoring on construction sites

What are the implications of the national space standard for the building control profession?

James Carson of Idox examines the national space standard for homes and explains how digital technology could ease pressure on the building control sector

Maintaining Accessibility: Providing access for all during work in progress

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

The Party Wall Act Explained: an update of the guidebook

The Pyramus and Thisbe Club's Michael Kemp shares how the third edition of the guidebook, The Party Wall Act Explained, will provide clarity for the sector

Related Topics

Construction Services

Advertisements

Building Control

Secured by Design – Reducing crime by good design

Secured by Design is the official police security initiative that is owned by the UK Police Service, improve the security of buildings.

Edinburgh homes gain Secured by Design’s top award

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.

Featured Building Control News