Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, warns that treating access audits as an afterthought can trigger knock-on delays with essential funding.
The British Property Federation (BPF) has called for a “new approach” to resourcing at the Building Safety Regulator, as the current backlog is leading to a two-year delay on applications.
China’s construction industry has firmly established itself as a global leader, driven by rapid urbanisation, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. The UK construction sector can take significant inspiration from China’s practices, especially in areas such as innovation, sustainability, and structural warranty insurance
Sam Sparkes, commercial account handler at Clarke Williams Ltd, examines how updated driver training programs can help reduce your fleet insurance costs.
NHBC, the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the first Affordable Housing Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation.
FSi Promat has been named the winner of the Marketing Campaign of the Year at the recent ASFP awards for its ‘Every Clad Needs a Silverliner’ campaign.
Despite regulation, many organisations continue to struggle with managing building information effectively — a challenge that introduces additional risks. Maria Hudson, Zutec’s chief marketing officer, shares insights from a recent snapshot poll of asset owners that reinforces this view and what can be done to overcome these challenges
Property expert John Howard explores the need for greater collaboration between freeholders, developers and the Government to reduce obstacles in tackling the cladding crisis.
Fire doors play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of a building’s occupants during a fire emergency. However, their effectiveness relies heavily on regular inspections and maintenance. Here, we explore the importance of inspecting fire doors, delve into what inspection schemes recommend, discuss who you can trust for this critical task, and outline the key elements of an effective inspection service.
The Fire Safety Building Regulation Group was founded to create a community of likeminded professionals working in fire safety and building control to drive excellence across the sector.
The Building Safety Act of 2022 has brought about significant changes in legislation and culture, emphasising the crucial role of a Building Regulations Principal Designer in projects involving multi-disciplinary design teams.
