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.
Graham Moore, account handler at Clarke Williams Ltd, explores the different types of liability insurance available to contractors and why they are vital.
Contractors All Risks Insurance (CAR) serves as a comprehensive solution, providing peace of mind for all stakeholders involved in the project—contractors, owners, and subcontractors alike.
A new report published by ROCKWOOL has highlighted the need for better-designed homes built with high-quality materials to tackle noise pollution for those living in cities.
The UK government’s 2029 deadline for removing unsafe cladding marks a significant turning point in addressing fire safety concerns post-Grenfell. Building owners who fail to meet the deadlines for unsafe cladding remediation may face fines or imprisonment.
With an all-encompassing assessment and live digital record of results, Fireco's fire door inspection service is integral to securing your building's safety.
Lack of digital transformation in construction is leading to inefficiencies and lost opportunities. Why is the industry so slow to adapt, and how can it change?
As the UK recovers from the impact of Storms Bert and Darragh, Actis urges roofing professionals to use compliant materials- such as Actis' breather membrane range.
For those of us who know our RRFSOs from our BS7273-4s, there’s no question that fire doors save lives; that the weight associated with operating a fire door is a necessary evil, a symptom of those innocuous-looking closers that ensure doors can shut safely.
Navigate the transformative golden thread framework for building safety, ensuring seamless integration and compliance—discover how it reshapes traditional practices.
The Government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan sets out three objectives to have all high rise and mid-rise buildings with unsafe cladding made safe by the end of 2029.
BESA has released a revised version of its industry guidance DW145-'Installation of Fire Dampers and Smoke Dampers', updating statutory requirements in the installation of fire dampers in buildings.
The Architects Registration Board has published proposals for a new edition of the Architects Code of Conduct and Practice, with the revised Code being designed to act as a positive statement of what professionalism and ethics mean to architects. Chief executive and registrar Hugh Simpson sets out its core aims and standards.
Following the hard-hitting findings of Sir Martin Moore-Bick’s Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Gill Hancock, head of technical content at the Association for Project Management, says that cultural change will be just as, if not more, important than new regulations.
As solar panels become more popular amongst an increasingly energy-conscious industry and market, Scott Williams, of Clarke Williams, explains the fire safety concerns we should be aware of.
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.
