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Part L in practice: Bridging energy efficiency design and building control

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.

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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.

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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

Is the Eurocodes design standard still necessary with Brexit on the horizon?

TRADA’s Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe provides an update on the comprehensive Eurocodes design standard and explains why it is still relevant

SBD National Building Approval helps lock in security for new build developments

Secured by Design shares how developers can meet security criteria set out in building regulations through its new scheme SBD National Building Approval

Agricultural Policy post-Brexit – Mick George Ltd joins with landowners

Mick George Ltd discuss future agricultural policy and how landowners can capitalise on Brexit opportunities Six months on since Theresa May invoked ‘Article 50 of the...

What is the future of Approved Documents in an increasingly digital landscape?

Sarah Chilcott, MD at Planning Portal, discusses how her organisation is evolving within a digital landscape to ensure Approved Documents remain accessible

Quality construction protects consumers and reduces the rate of failure

High quality construction is essential, but this is challenged by a lack of regulation. Clare M Thomas, Managing Director, Q Assure Build explains

Mick’s Mates captures a corner of the domestic market

Mick’s Mates discuss their expansion into the domestic market, and share the progress being made on its first major renovation project Mick George Ltd focuses on...

Building control partnership ready to launch at Devon councils

North Devon Council and Mid Devon District Council are joining forces through a new building control partnership that will deliver services from next month

Why building control officers are vital for enforcing building regulations – now and in the future

Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.

Residential Waste Collections: just like the ‘good-old days’

Mick George Ltd discuss residential waste collections and the services they offer to tackle the growing demand Once-upon-a-time homeowners didn’t have to worry about rubbish...

Structural waterproofing session to target housebuilder audience at NHBC event

The Property Care Association is to host a structural waterproofing session at the NHBC roadshow to bring the issue to the attention of housebuilders

Time to top-up accessibility training at First Group and Starbucks

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

Party Wall: what is covered by Permitted Development Rights?

Alex. M. Frame, President of FPWS outlines where the law stands and the considerations to make when it comes to the issue of the party wall

Asbestos Management: The man behind the mask

2017 saw the launch of Mick George Environmental, a dedicated division within the overarching business, that now specialises in all areas of Asbestos Management,...

Building control service launched by online planning application firm

The Planning Portal has launched a new building control service that will streamline the process of submitting online applications to LABC departments

Building inspections needed urgently on hundreds of public buildings

Architects are calling for urgent building inspections after concerns were raised about building standards following major defects at Edinburgh schools

Structural waterproofing training programme set out by PCA

The Property Care Association has laid out its structural waterproofing training programme for the year ahead to provide clarity for the sector

Japanese knotweed ruling could have implications for landowners

Landowners are being urged to ensure they have plans in place to tackle Japanese knotweed after a court made a landmark ruling

Profitable Transport Franchise Opportunity

Great business opportunities are often hard to come by, and certainly shouldn’t be overlooked when they do arise, especially in an economic climate that...

Accessibility is a key consideration when designing for disabled users

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

Render failure is one of the most common claims received

Premier Guarantee discuss the issue of render failure and how the problem can be avoided by both builders and homeowners

Is sport sponsorship a flawed strategy or a marketing masterpiece?

  With all the controversy surrounding professional sports, and in particular football, why would any unrelated business want to get involved and associate their brand...

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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.

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