Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.
The National Insulation Association (NIA) announces the introduction of a new service for Local Authorities and Housing Associations looking for insulation companies to work...
Paul King, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council highlights why infrastructure investments for energy efficiency should be a priority for the government…
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Halfen outline the innovations available to mitigate cold bridging and improve thermal performance…
With the ever increasing need to improve the thermal performance of our...
A part of Bristol’s status as 2015 European Green Capital involves becoming the UK’s most energy efficient major city. Here, the Council outline their...
Masonry party walls have seen many changes over the years, driven by the need to improve acoustic performance, prevent thermal bypass and reduce the...
Orpwood Associates offers a full range of professional services relating to Party Wall, Neighbourly Matters, and Rights of Light on projects throughout London and...
James Jackson, Head of Training and Education with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors emphasises the correct procedures to follow under the Party Wall...
Mike Packham, Partner of Bernard Williams Associates and BIFM member examines how the new CDM regulations are likely to impact the FM sector…
Like many...
Over 25 years providing effective and efficient health and safety advice and training to the construction industry and others…
Callsafe Services Limited has been providing...
James Ritchie of The Association for Project Safety answers the questions most raised about the new CDM Regulations with regard to domestic projects…
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Graham Ellicot, CEO of the Fire Industry Association details the long campaign to ensure that smoke alarms are installed in all privately rented homes…
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PBC Today outlines how the BAFE SP205 UKAS accredited certification scheme can increase business for those offering fire risk assessment services…
The SSAIB’s BAFE SP205...
NHBC reveal new registration benefits for builders and developers…
With NHBC’s annual registration statistics showing a 9% increase in 2014 over the previous year and...
Disabled people may need extra assistance to evacuate a building safely. Here, Ian Streets explains the procedures…
It is vital for a business to have...
The government’s on-going initiative to simplify new build housing regulation should see Building Control Bodies and Planning Authorities working closer together to apply the...
Paul Wilkins, Chair of the ACAI outlines the benefits of a proactive building control service delivering competence and independence in the construction sector…
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