All regulation articles
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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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FeaturesWill there be an exodus from the ARB register next month after Chris Williamson’s decision not to renew?
The RIBA president’s decision to abandon his architect title in a statement against the ‘absurdity’ of the registration system has heightened debate around what the term really means, and how regulatory oversight of the architectural profession can be reformed
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NewsLandfill tax changes would make projects unviable without boosting recycling, warns NFB
Concern grows over impact of changes designed to boost circular economy
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CommentNow is not the time to panic about low planning approvals
As poor statistics continue to roll in Steve Reed and Matthew Pennycook must hold their nerve, stick to their plan and be patient, argues Paul Smith
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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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FeaturesThe plan to cut the gateway 2 backlog: Key points from Tuesday’s parliamentary hearings on the BSR
This week saw an unusual amount of scrutiny of the Building Safety Regulator, with committees in both the Commons and the Lords examining the issue. Daniel Gayne watched the debates to find out where the troubled institution is headed
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CommentStreamlining gateway 2: time to take a two-tiered approach to building safety approvals?
It cannot have been the intention of the Building Safety Act to create delays to development - it’s time for a fresh approach, argues Bhavini Patel
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NewsMHCLG to take control of Building Safety Regulator, pledging ‘fast track’ process and resources to tackle delays
Former London Fire Brigade commissioner Andy Roe to head up new MHCLG board to take on functions of regulator
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NewsIndustry welcomes government’s Grenfell Inquiry response but warns of more disruption
New ‘super-regulator’ to be introduced from 2028 alongside tighter controls on construction products
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CommentChange of focus, elevation of skills and use of tech: how building control must modernise post-Grenfell
Building control is being overhauled following Grenfell. Denise Chevin looks at what changes need to be made
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FeaturesInvestigation: how are councils assessing the risks of uPVC cladding in low-rise housing after the Barnet fire?
When a fire in 2023 destroyed four terraced houses Barnet Council brought the housing sector’s attention to an overlooked fire safety issue: the use of uPVC cladding in low-rise homes. Have other councils heeded its warning? Olivia Barber launched a Freedom of Information investigation to find out
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator opens investigation into Dagenham fire
Health and Safety Executive will work with the London Fire Brigade, the police and other parties
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NewsMore than 4,000 building inspectors registered after accreditation deadline passes
Regulator now focused on ensuring building control bodies have sufficient capacity
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NewsBuilding control profession averts next month’s cliff edge after accreditation deadline extended
Inspectors now have until July to prove competence following today’s announcement of 13 week extension for industry in England
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FeaturesRace against time before April: Are we heading for a building control inspection crisis?
LABC fears a shutdown of building control services in April due to a lack of certified inspectors. How worried should we be? asks Daniel Gayne
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NewsGove sets out 30-month grace period for second staircase rule
Housing secretary lays out long-awaited transitional arrangements but gives no detail on how guidance will work
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NewsLabour set to back Gove's nutrients reforms
Shadow minister Lisa Nandy criticises government’s housing and environmental record but says Labour will back measures to get Britain building
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NewsCosts of meeting building safety rules for high-rises could reach nearly £3bn, DLUHC says
Impact assessment shows estimated costs of new regime for ‘higher-risk’ residential buildings
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NewsHousing body calls for talks with Gove over second staircase ‘hiatus’
Body says decision to reduce height of second staircase mandate to 18m risks “significantly reducing” housing supply