With the transition period for the Building Safety Act ending in April, Nathan Hooper, associate at Hollis, says it is essential to understand the duties and compliance requirements of the new building safety regulations.
The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.
Similar to his intervention on the Marks & Spencer Oxford Street store redevelopment, levelling up secretary Michael Gove has put the London Wall West development on hold.
Communities minister Gordon Lyons told the Stormont Assembly on Monday 15 April, that the time limit for owners to make compensation claims in defective buildings is to be extended.
Fire doors play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of a building’s occupants during a fire emergency. However, their effectiveness relies heavily on regular inspections and maintenance. Here, we explore the importance of inspecting fire doors, delve into what inspection schemes recommend, discuss who you can trust for this critical task, and outline the key elements of an effective inspection service.
A Homes England review has suggested the creation of a new organisation for building remediation works, with a focus on cladding, retrofitting, and upholding standards for habitable dwellings.
Good governance, information management, proactive communication and education can help landlords maintain compliance – and potentially save lives – by tackling damp, mould and condensation (DMC).
Andy Robinson, director at Pick Everard, examines the ways in which decontamination pathways can be prioritised in design to ensure a safe environment for those in the fire service.
New research by NBS finds half of industry professionals are still unclear on duty holder responsibilities for higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act.
Mould occurs naturally and the spores that cause it are surrounding us every day. So why in 2024 is new build mould becoming a challenge for the sector? Andrew D Thompson FRICS, a postgraduate researcher at Anglia Ruskin University undertaking a professional doctorate looking at housing fitness for human habitation, takes a look.
New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.
With a UK-wide commitment to net zero by 2050 and approximately 5.4m traditional buildings in England alone, there is a lot of work needed to upgrade both building fabrics and fittings. Secondary glazing could be the sustainable retrofit solution needed.
With the recent COP28 taking centre stage and scientists concluding that 2023 has been the hottest year on record, the need to futureproof housing becomes an increasingly vital component in the fight against the effects of climate change.
According to recent figures, at least 38,000 new homes in London have been halted due to the government's failure to clarify the second staircase fire safety regulation.
