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.
FSi Promat has launched a range of tested single-sided fire stopping solutions, designed to support ease of installation alongside potential cost savings for projects that require access to an occupied building or destructive work to access the seal.
The DVSA has announced a new focus on light goods vehicles (LGVs), aiming to clamp down on unsafe practices and reduce the high rate of serious incidents.
A new Competence Framework for specialist timber fire door installers has been launched by the CITB under the work of the Industry Competence Steering Group – Sector Led Group 10. Richard Kowalski, technical manager for doors at Stairways Midlands, explains why this marks a pivotal moment for the sector.
A leading expert within the building sector has released the latest edition of his renowned book, Building Pathology: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition.
Emily Leonard, Emma Medina-Wallace and Eleanor Folger of law firm Freeths examine the government’s reforms to the Building Safety Regulator and ask if they will help deliver much-needed housing for the UK.
Passive fire protection specialist Promat has introduced a new tested solution to protect structures using cellular beams from the rapid spread of fire.
A recent Supreme Court ruling has sent ripples across the UK construction industry, clearing the way for developers to sue over legacy building defects, even in cases where contracts were originally held with a different party in the development chain.
With an increase in the number of warranty providers in the market, it’s important to understand what factors to consider when choosing comprehensive cover for your build projects.
FSi Promat has published new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two key products, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, transparency and safety.
Staffordshire student block Deakin's Yard was meant to open for this September's intake, but an interim injunction has been put in place whilst the BSR investigates potential building regulation breaches.
Property developers are undertaking a number of initiatives aimed at improving the future health of our buildings but are they working, and how do we embrace all aspects of defined optimisation guidance for occupants to maintain the desired goal?
With the Future Homes Standard coming into effect in mid-2025, new-builds are now required to meet tighter energy performance and carbon emissions targets—a shift affecting everything from insulation standards to material sourcing and HVAC design.
The faceless nature of opposition to all things DE&I is a key element behind efforts to dismantle it. People don’t see the need for positive moves to promote DE&I because, as far as they can see, their circle of friends doesn’t include anybody who needs support.
The government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan imposes legally binding deadlines to ensure that unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings in England is fully remediated by 2029, intensifying pressure on manufacturers to deliver faster, safer, and fully compliant façade solutions.
Owners of 1,454 high-risk high-rise residential buildings have submitted their safety cases to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). To date, the BSR has reviewed 170 of these cases, with 125 failing to meet the required safety standards.
Specifications are essential to defining materials, performance and responsibilities on a project, yet many architects lack training in writing these key documents. Dr Stephen Hamil, innovation director at NBS, discusses a new guide he has authored on putting together strong specifications.
Trevor Clements reflects on his long career in building control and where the profession stands in an ever-changing legislative and regulatory environment.
RSK Geosciences principal engineer Kevin Holmes argues that, while housebuilders and developers have long been aware of the importance of suitable surface water drainage strategies on completed developments, responsible developers should have the same level of awareness of regulations governing water discharge during the construction phase and suggests how developers can remain compliant.
While awareness continues to grow of the importance of cavity barriers in protecting from the rapid spread of fire through building cavities, it is important to remember that passive fire protection is also essential in non-combustible cavity walls for multi-occupancy buildings.
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.
