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.
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.
Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, the construction and property sectors have undergone a fundamental transformation in how fire safety is approached. Not just in practice and regulation, but in how it’s insured. One date in particular has come to define this shift in the professional indemnity (PI) market.
Property investors and owners in England are facing a fundamental shift in how they understand and manage flood risk, as the Environment Agency’s updated flood risk mapping reshapes future development and climate resilience planning.
The Housing Ombudsman's report found that there here is a lack of trust in home repair and maintenance, leading to it being the cause of most complaints.
When it comes to protecting your property, determining the correct rebuild value is crucial. This figure is more than just a number; it’s a foundation for your entire insurance policy. Setting this accurately ensures that, in the event of a loss, your property can be fully restored without unexpected financial gaps.
David Roulstone, national commercial and marketing manager of fire stopping specialist FSi Promat, looks at how single-sided fire stopping can support project efficiency.
28 environmental charities have served a spoof planning notice to MPs, warning that the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is an application to demolish wildlife.
ICW Group, a leading provider of building warranties and building control services, has extended its services to the Republic of Ireland (RoI) market following a period of strong growth for the company across its UK base.
With increasing scrutiny from regulators, shareholders, and the public, directors and officers are under the spotlight more than ever before. This is where Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance comes into play.
We spoke with Steve Evans, Head of Technical Operations at NHBC about the Gateway process for Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) introduced as part of the Building Safety Act reforms, with a particular focus on Gateway Two and the requirement for a detailed design submission.
UAP, the leading Greater Manchester-based door and window hardware specialist, is the first manufacturer in the industry to achieve the BSI KITEMARK TS007-1:2024 certification for the range’s 3* euro cylinders, developed in its in-house research and development hub.
The Construction Products Reform Green Paper introduces a pivotal expansion in the definition of construction products, focusing on their intended use to enhance regulatory coverage.
Deconstruct UK, who have been responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Grenfell Tower, have now taken on the additional task of bringing the tower structure down.
A new UK-Canada mutual recognition agreement (MRA) will be signed today between the UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Canada’s Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada / Regroupement des Ordres d’Architectes du Canada (ROAC).
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) is proud to announce a major milestone in its journey, with the inception of its 10,000th Structural Defects Insurance policy.
The Fire Safety Building Regulation Group was founded to create a community of likeminded professionals working in fire safety and building control to drive excellence across the sector.
The construction industry is no stranger to change, but the recent updates to the Building Safety Act (BSA) represents the most significant shifts in decades.
The Building Safety Act of 2022 has brought about significant changes in legislation and culture, emphasising the crucial role of a Building Regulations Principal Designer in projects involving multi-disciplinary design teams.
Situated within walking distance of Regent’s Park, Lord’s View One is a purpose-built residential block overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground, in St. John’s Wood, London. As the building has recently been fully refurbished, it was a timely opportunity to upgrade the fire doors.
Dame Judith Hackitt will chair a new panel of industry leaders to examine ways to improve local authority building control, as committed to by the government in their response to the phase two report of the Grenfell Inquiry.
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.
