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Why securing a building warranty before construction is important

As builders and developers navigate the intricate landscape of construction, securing a building warranty emerges as a crucial step towards mitigating risks and ensuring peace of mind.

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Sizing up the Well Building Standard

Is now the time to consider the return on investment of implementing the Well Building Standard? Joanna Peacock, Eight Associates, takes a look

Javid provides update on Grenfell Tower

Sajid Javid has provided an update on the government response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy to Parliament outlining the progress made

Mick George Leasing – Mick George Ltd are Gunning’ for Lease Success

Mick George Ltd discuss the benefits of using Mick George leasing for private or business vehicles; headed by Steve Howell, Vehicle Leasing Director. At first...

BSRIA expands UKAS accredited calibration operations to BSRIA North

As an existing UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory, BSRIA has extended its scope to cover its new BSRIA North operation and laboratory

Terms of reference for Review of Building and Fire Safety regulations published

The government publishes the terms of reference for the Review of Building and Fire Safety Regulations that was commissioned following the Grenfell fire

Common claims -underground waterproofing

Underground waterproofing results in one of the top ten claims regarding cost for Premier Guarantee. Here they provide advice on how to mitigate the risks

Environment Agency calls on Mick George Ltd for Solutions for flood defence scheme

Mick George Ltd discuss their recent Earthworks contract in relation to their flood defence scheme, raising the flood banks at Ouse Washes reservoir. Having been...

Landfill taxes – Treatment is better than cure, prescribed by Mick George Ltd

Mick George Ltd discuss their solution to avoid the paying landfill taxes for waste disposal with their sustainable programmes. Projects, developments, or refurbishments, call it what...

A second wall cladding system passes fire safety test

The latest wall cladding combination tested as part of the government’s series of large-scale fire safety tests following the Grenfell Tower disaster has passed...

Local FD, Jon Stump, maneuvers through South America for charity

Jon Stump, Finance Director, has embraced the ‘Challenge Yourself’ task set by Mick George Ltd to its employees to raise money for its selected...

Mick’s Mates Live in Action – an installation service of accredited tradesmen

Mick George Ltd discuss the progress of Mick's Mates, an installation service made up of accredited local tradesmen to fulfil a number of installation...

Complying with the building regulations for security

Secured by Design explains how it is working to make Building Regulations for security easier, quicker and less burdensome Secured by Design (SBD) works closely...

Avoiding assumptions can help you avoid accessibility problems

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

Structural warranty and building control under one roof

A combined approach for both structural warranty and building control reduces time and costs. Here, structural warranty providers, Premier Guarantee explains No one wants to...

Mick George Insurance – Don’t ‘Go Compare’, Go Mick George

Mick George Ltd has added a new service to its growing portfolio – Mick George Insurance is able to pass on the benefits of an independent broker...

Approved Document B survey launched by the Fire Sector Federation

A new survey has been developed that will help shape the future of Approved Document B and improve fire safety The Fire Sector Federation (FSF)...

Three top tips to ensure that you get building control approval first time

Sarah Chilcott, Managing Director at Planning Portal, offers guidance on getting building control approval the first time

What can be done to prevent dwellings from overheating?

There are numerous factors that cause poor temperature control in buildings. Premier Guarantee explain what can be done to stop dwellings from overheating

Eye-catching prefabricated wall solution delivers efficiency

Viviane Williams highlights how Trimo and Purcell Architects worked on the Aerospace Bristol project to create a complete prefabricated wall solution Trimo, the leading manufacturer...

Partnerships hold the key for product development and compliance

Nigel Wood, of SFS intec says collaboration not only ensures product development and compliance, but it also creates an environment for innovation

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