Although initially developed in response to safety concerns on product performance, CCPI's impact is being felt by marketing teams as much as by those in technical or compliance roles.
Derby-based housebuilder Casamia Homes has appointed Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) to provide Structural Warranty cover for its latest premium development, The Firs in Allestree.
A freedom of information (FOI) request submitted by law firm Irwin Mitchell identified 5,594 units currently unoccupied, with the longest case still waiting for approval after 550 days.
Following a flurry of building safety announcements at the end of 2025, Stephen Workman of AtkinsRéalis examines concerns over Gateway 3 and the longer-term structure of regulation.
Richard Harral, chief executive officer at the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), on the shift to competency-based systems for delivering safer outcomes in the built environment.
With construction insolvencies up over 50% in five years, commercial disputes in the sector are increasing rapidly. In this climate, adjudication remains one of the most effective tools to manage risk, protect cashflow and resolve disputes before projects derail. Construction litigation expert Mustafa Sidki of Thackray Williams explains the types of adjudication, when they are appropriate and the liabilities for different parties.
Awaab’s Law, which imposes strict deadlines on social housing providers for investigating and resolving damp and mould hazards, is more than a compliance requirement but a major opportunity for landlords to provide healthier homes, stronger landlord-tenant relationships and sector-wide improvement, writes Joe Lloyd-Allen of Nuaire.
Passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat has launched a new slab edge fire stop system to protect buildings with a curtain walling facade from the rapid spread of fire.
Raising the standard of social homes in England is essential given the progress at bringing homes up to a minimum standard has almost ground to a halt, says the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee in a report published today.
As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time, enabling fast and efficient installation.
Damp, condensation and mould are unsightly aspects in a building, but did you know they are only ‘symptoms’ of a problem, and finding the root causes is key to rectifying them.
Here Craig Abbott, technical director of FSi Promat – part of the Etex group, looks at the challenges around fire stopping in retrofit projects and best practice solutions to ensure compliance.
As the housebuilding industry faces ongoing challenges, delivering high-quality new homes remains a priority. ICW supports housebuilders and developers with A-rated structural warranties and expert guidance to help drive quality and manage risk.
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.
The nation’s built heritage represents a tangible link to our cultural past. Historic buildings, monuments and landmarks are the architectural legacy of previous generations, demonstrating their styles and fashion, innovations, craftmanship and ability to build with the materials to hand.
The Building Safety Act is the biggest suite of improvements to building and fire safety in living memory. Implementing it is challenging for both the government and industry. Experts from the multidisciplinary construction consultancy Watts Group advise about how to respond effectively and deliver future-proof buildings.
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has welcomed the publication of the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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.
