Inconsistent product standards, an ageing workforce and "unacceptable" delays at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) are some of the issues identified in a recent House of Lords Committee report.
A Home Builders Federation (HBF) initiative, the NHBC Masterclass series offers fully funded training courses delivered by experts in their field covering roofing, bricklaying and dry lining. Aimed at professional tradespeople looking to keep up to date with the latest industry practices, they provide practical skills and improved knowledge to support the delivery of high-quality new homes.
In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.
ICW Group, a leading provider of A-rated structural warranties and building control services, has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Lloyd Williams as sales director UK, ICW Insurance Services.
Cain and Olympian Homes have appointed J3 Advisory to arrange the latent defects insurance for St James House, a 28-storey redevelopment that will bring more than 590 student and co-living beds to Bristol and reshape the city’s skyline.
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, reports on accessibility training experiences that highlight the need to cascade knowledge through organisations.
Stuart Binnie, associate director at Rund, highlights key challenges and solutions under the Building Safety Act 2022, including Gateway processes, risk mitigation, and cost management for developers of high-rise residential buildings.
FSi Promat has launched a range of tested single-sided fire stopping solutions, designed to support ease of installation alongside potential cost savings for projects that require access to an occupied building or destructive work to access the seal.
The DVSA has announced a new focus on light goods vehicles (LGVs), aiming to clamp down on unsafe practices and reduce the high rate of serious incidents.
A new Competence Framework for specialist timber fire door installers has been launched by the CITB under the work of the Industry Competence Steering Group – Sector Led Group 10. Richard Kowalski, technical manager for doors at Stairways Midlands, explains why this marks a pivotal moment for the sector.
A leading expert within the building sector has released the latest edition of his renowned book, Building Pathology: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition.
Emily Leonard, Emma Medina-Wallace and Eleanor Folger of law firm Freeths examine the government’s reforms to the Building Safety Regulator and ask if they will help deliver much-needed housing for the UK.
Passive fire protection specialist Promat has introduced a new tested solution to protect structures using cellular beams from the rapid spread of fire.
A recent Supreme Court ruling has sent ripples across the UK construction industry, clearing the way for developers to sue over legacy building defects, even in cases where contracts were originally held with a different party in the development chain.
With an increase in the number of warranty providers in the market, it’s important to understand what factors to consider when choosing comprehensive cover for your build projects.
FSi Promat has published new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two key products, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, transparency and safety.
Staffordshire student block Deakin's Yard was meant to open for this September's intake, but an interim injunction has been put in place whilst the BSR investigates potential building regulation breaches.
Property developers are undertaking a number of initiatives aimed at improving the future health of our buildings but are they working, and how do we embrace all aspects of defined optimisation guidance for occupants to maintain the desired goal?
With the Future Homes Standard coming into effect in mid-2025, new-builds are now required to meet tighter energy performance and carbon emissions targets—a shift affecting everything from insulation standards to material sourcing and HVAC design.
The faceless nature of opposition to all things DE&I is a key element behind efforts to dismantle it. People don’t see the need for positive moves to promote DE&I because, as far as they can see, their circle of friends doesn’t include anybody who needs support.
The government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan imposes legally binding deadlines to ensure that unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings in England is fully remediated by 2029, intensifying pressure on manufacturers to deliver faster, safer, and fully compliant façade solutions.
A development of new homes in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has gained the highest award given by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, for incorporating crime prevention techniques into the layout and landscaping and the physical security of buildings.
