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.
In this article, Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, looks at the importance of compartmentation, which is the subdivision of larger developments of multiple flats, bedsits or bedrooms into manageable areas for the protection of the building’s residents
Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed smart wallpaper that not only resists fire, but raises the alarm when one breaks out
A Berkshire timber frame specialist has become so enamoured of the Actis Hybrid insulation system that it has forsaken its previous PIR board in favour of the innovative, quick, clean, easy to use alternative
How can organisations that are not only responsible for the construction but also those operating and maintaining built assets, keep up to date with legislation changes, and manage change
A Level 2 Trading Standards accreditation has been awarded to structural defects insurance provider Advantage, offering a new level of customer protection and trade accreditation for customers
The government has welcomed Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, and has made a series of commitments to ensure people living in high-rise buildings are safe
The independent review of building regulations and fire safety set up by the government in the wake the Grenfell Tower disaster has called for a "radical rethink" of the system - but has rejected calls to ban flammable cladding
The government will fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding by councils and housing associations, estimated at £400m, it was announced yesterday (16 May 2018)
Electrical Safety First has just launched a major consumer campaign to highlight the need for people to use registered electricians – with research showing putting cash before competence is a false economy
AET Flexible Space, leading provider of underfloor air conditioning systems, is proud to have been part of the phased refurbishment of the historic building at 196 Deansgate in Manchester
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (3 May) published a new report outlining what the Government needs to do to help create homes and communities that are resilient to flood damage
Flood risk and control is something that should be considered by everybody. Chris Loaring, Head of Consultancy at Argyll discusses the situation and available resistance and resilience measures
Flood risk and control is something that should be considered by everybody. Chris Loaring, Head of Consultancy at Argyll discusses the situation and available resistance and resilience measures
No. 8 Waterloo Place, a fabulous Edwardian building with a Grade II listed Portland stone façade, has recently undergone a full refurbishment including structural reconfiguration to the central core and installation of new HVAC services creating 33,000 sq. ft. of prime speculative office space just off Piccadilly in the St James’ area of London
A new report from the charity Papworth Trust has revealed that the issues the disabled face when searching for adequate housing are now a major barrier to independent living
AET Flexible Space, leading provider of underfloor air conditioning has returned to 33 Glasshouse Street in London after completing the initial works of a phased refurbishment early in 2017
Research conducted on behalf of the insurance industry following the Grenfell Tower fire has exposed the ‘utter inadequacy’ of the laboratory tests currently used to check and certify the fire safety of building materials
With more developments taking place on brownfield sites, environmental risk assessments are becoming increasingly important to ensure schemes avoid potentially nasty surprises. Chris Loaring, Head of Consultancy at Argyll Environmental, takes a look
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has published a new roofing guidance for housebuilders. How to Build Compliant Spandrel Panels, which is endorsed by the NHBC, has been updated to include information about single-skin cladding for spandrel panels
After nearly 30 years of encouraging crime prevention techniques in both the landscaping of new developments and the physical security of buildings, Secured By Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, is poised to provide a wider range of initiatives than ever before to keep people safe
After nearly 30 years of encouraging crime prevention techniques in both the landscaping of new developments and the physical security of buildings, Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, is poised to provide a wider range of initiatives than ever before to keep people safe.
Stricter new rules designed to strengthen fire testing for cladding systems on residential buildings were published for consultation yesterday (11 April) by Housing Secretary Sajid Javid
With cladding under the spotlight, Paul Valentine, Technical Excellence Director at the British Board of Agrément, discusses the factors behind external wall insulation failures and how they can be addressed
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.
