The UK government’s 2029 deadline for removing unsafe cladding marks a significant turning point in addressing fire safety concerns post-Grenfell. Building owners who fail to meet the deadlines for unsafe cladding remediation may face fines or imprisonment.

With 12 months gone since the Building Safety Regulator took charge as building control authority for higher-risk buildings, it’s a chance to look back on the inaugural year, and look ahead to where improvements might be made.

Seven years after the tragic Grenfell fire, Mike Leonard, visiting professor at Birmingham City University’s Centre for Future Homes is calling for a united response from the UK housing industry to the failures outlined in the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report

Jason Bennett of the Zehnder Group sat with PBC to discuss Approved Document O and building overheating. Read the interview in full here.

Boundary disputes over plot plans are a common issue that can have costly implications and cause delays. Tina Khanna, conveyancing director of RG Law, shares some simple steps that can help avoid wasted costs and delays in the lifecycle of a development.

Architects, specifiers, builders and building control officers gear up for autumn with Actis' RIBA-approved CPD modules - 'Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards' and 'Addressing the Performance Gap with Reflective Insulation'.

Recent changes to Approved Document B underscore the UK Government's commitment to improving fire safety in building construction. These updates bring critical enhancements that every construction professional should be aware of.

Zehnder Group UK and CIBSE Journal have released a study into understanding of overheating homes, finding majority do not understand.

An international green building alliance has launched the first global practical guide to facilitate the $35tr investment needed by 2030 to meet clean energy goals.

Glyn Thomas, managing director of Building Consents, compares the scrutiny and accountability required in building safety compliance meetings to a harrowing scene from the movie ‘Marathon Man,’ emphasising the need for evidence and clear communication to ensure safety.

The introduction of the new BSR is poised to revolutionise building standards. Established under the Building Safety Act 2022, the BSR is a distinct entity within the HSE, focusing on high-risk residential buildings. John Flathers and Richard Adams, Freeths, explore the legal and compliance implications.

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.

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.

Good governance, information management, proactive communication and education can help landlords maintain compliance – and potentially save lives – by tackling damp, mould and condensation (DMC).

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.

To understand the challenges of The Future Homes Standard, Harwood Building Control surveyed industry professionals to find out how changes to Parts F, L, O, and S are affecting their projects.

Two landlords from Cardiff have been fined over £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation compliance in their properties.

Actis specification manager Elijah Peters will share highlights of the insulation specialist's RIBA-approved Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards CPD at the virtual LABC technical roadshow.

Quelfire are exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event between the 30th of April and the 2nd of May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Minister for housing and building safety, Lee Rowley, met with council chief executives to discuss the action taken against rogue building owners.

Is your current approach to Part L compliance as efficient as it could be? When it comes to managing construction projects, tools like WhatsApp might seem handy, but do they meet all your compliance needs?

Social housing tenants are more than 11 times more likely to experience ventilation issues than plumbing issues, and almost five times as likely to experience ventilation issues as heating issues, according to a new study.

Christophe Bind, country manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024.

Amendments to the Fire Protection Association’s Joint Code of Practice highlight several topical areas of risk that construction projects must assess and remove. Sadie Rice, an associate in Gateley Legal’s Regulatory & Business Defence team, discusses the amendments and what construction project stakeholders should do next.

The detrimental health effects of deregulated housing highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulations and enforcement, according to a study by Bartlett UCL.

Matthew Jones, a partner on the commercial property team at Forbes Solicitors, examines how the golden thread can help construction companies enhance risk management through improved safety standards and project management.