All Regulations articles
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Information - BuildingCPD 09 2024: The role of rooflights within the Future Homes Standard and beyond
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will discuss rooflights as a key component of the building envelope, and the vital role they play in balancing energy efficiency requirements with providing thermal comfort, natural light and a connection to nature for building occupants
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Information - BuildingCPD 03 2024: Exploring the A to Z Essential Principles
This Rockwool-sponsored CPD module examines the A to Z Essential Principles relating to passive fire safety by RISCAuthority, highlighting the importance of going above and beyond the Building Regulations to better protect buildings and their occupants
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Information - BuildingCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them
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FeaturesThe Procurement Bill – the key impacts for construction
Long-awaited reforms to public procurement go to the House of Lords today. Here’s what you need to know
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NewsShadow housing minister floats Kingspan public sector ban in wake of Grenfell
Irish insulation giant has been shaken by revelations during the inquiry into 2017 fire
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NewsCamden pushes ahead with search for firm to repair Chalcots Estate tower
Wates had been lined up for job but left last spring
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NewsResidents told to evacuate tower block homes over safety concerns
Almost 1,000 residents of Notting Hill Genesis development asked to leave immediately
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NewsTrade bodies threaten to boot members out if they can’t prove competence
Focus on firms' abilities follow series of recommendations made following 2017 Grenfell fire
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NewsCamden council relaunches search for firm to repair Chalcots Estate
Wates had been lined up for the job
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NewsSafety bill imposes two-year prison term for breaching building regs
Draft legislation confirms new building safety regulator and reduction of building control powers
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NewsMain contractor accused of ‘pocketing’ savings to cover Grenfell pricing mistake
Rydon’s bid alleged to have been £212k too low because of an ‘adding-up error’
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FeaturesGet ready for the building safety regulator
The key proposals on building safety made by Dame Judith Hackitt in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster are finally about to be implemented in law. Building invited industry experts to discuss the coming changes
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NewsGrenfell inquiry architect had not read key fire safety guidance
Studio E project lead was also not aware of spate of high-rise fires spread by cladding
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on energy regulations
Proposed tightening of Part L building regulations ahead of Future Homes Standard
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NewsHackitt slams safety costs fears
Grenfell report author says ‘widespread culture of indifference’ in construction remains
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NewsSturgeon vows to 'overhaul' building regs
Promise is part of Scottish government focus on cutting carbon
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NewsFirms to be saddled with costs of improving competence
Price of buildings likely to rise to pay for regulation and oversight of competence frameworks
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NewsGovernment says key Hackitt proposals will be looked at by next spring
Scores of report’s recommendations are due to be consulted on in the new year
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NewsBarratt and Kier among eight firms trialling Hackitt recommendations
Pair joined by Wates, Willmott Dixon and L Q in initiative
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NewsScotland moves to protect rivers from polluting contractors
Legislation was passed just weeks before Aberdeen road team fined nearly £300,000 for pollution breaches