All building safety articles
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CommentIf product safety matters, the rules must apply to everyone
The construction products reform white paper creates a two-tier system – and that’s indefensible, says Paul Morrell
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CommentA crucial role for building safety – if the government gets it right
Applications have closed for the government’s first chief construction and scientific adviser, but can anyone realistically fulfil what the job spec asks?
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CommentViews on the chief construction and scientific adviser role – and why it might be too much for one person
Ahead of Monday’s deadline for applications, three experts - Paul Morrell, Simon Tolson and Andrew Mellor - consider who could fit the job’s criteria
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FeaturesFrom Grenfell Inquiry to interim chief construction adviser: Thouria Istephan on why competence cuts across everything
As interim chief construction adviser, Thouria Istephan is using her short tenure to push for deep, systemic change – from professional standards to products reform and the future of the advisory role for her successor. In her first interview in the role she talks to Chloe McCulloch about why she ...
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NewsMHCLG announces £70m to train building inspectors and consultation on speeding up minor works on high-risk buildings
Department also launches consultation on enhancing competence among fire risk assessors
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NewsEvacuation cores to be required in all high-rise buildings across England under proposed guidance update
Schemes in London already subject to rules but new guidelines to extend requirement outside capital from 2029
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CommentHow the building control regime for higher-risk buildings affects mixed-use buildings
Mixed-use buildings can fall within the definition of an HRB – so what avenues are available for commercial owners and operators to reduce extra costs and delays?
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CommentNavigating the building safety levy: what developers need to know
Hannah Eastaff, Lydia Jones and Sarah Langworthy explain how a new tax will affect housing scheme viability
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NewsBSR’s new ‘innovation unit’ now handling majority of live new build cases
Shift follows focus on closing legacy cases
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NewsBSR warns of risks around transfer slab construction
Regulator urges building owners to seek professional advice if they are concerned
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator will allow staged applications for single tower projects at gateway 2
Group says changes expected to speed up building control approval process
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FeaturesWhat the latest documents tell us about the government’s progress on building safety
A flurry of progress reports, consultation documents, reviews and statements were put out by the government last week. Building unpacks what has been achieved in responding to the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations and what is to come
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NewsThird of investors report reduced appetite for investing in high-rise developments due to the Building Safety Act
Survey of 50 investors by Investec shows funders’ concerns over new regulations
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FeaturesIs the Building Safety Regulator’s plan to tackle the backlog likely to succeed?
With construction of tens of thousands of homes held up waiting for approval by the new regulator for high rise homes, Joey Gardiner assesses whether the plan by its new management will turn things around
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NewsBSR chair calls for wider regulation of construction professions
Andy Roe tells committee there is ‘great danger’ in subcontracting system
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NewsPLP adds two storeys to residential tower on £2.5bn Bankside Yards masterplan in second staircase redesign
Width of tower would also be increased by 3m to accommodate larger stair core
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NewsRegulator grants gateway 2 approval for first volumetric scheme
Tide’s 23-storey student accomodation tower cleared to start construction after seven-month wait
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NewsMHCLG appoints former Fosters partner as interim chief construction adviser
Appointment made in response to Grenfell Inquiry recommendation
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FeaturesCould the shadow of Grenfell trigger more Ardmore-style collapses?
The 50-year-old contractor’s legacy housing business went into administration last month due to the weight of building safety issues on its books. Joey Gardiner asks whether we are likely to see other companies suffer the same fate
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NewsBuilding Safety Act’s three-decade liability hike sent Ardmore company under, firm says
Group director says legislation ‘significantly increased’ exposure at Ardmore Construction which went into administration last month