With most regulations, an offer of exemption can easily encourage temptation.
The provision which can allow exemption from certain access requirements within the Equality Act...
James Jackson, Head of Training and Education with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors emphasises the correct procedures to follow under the Party Wall...
Paul Wilkins, Chair of the ACAI outlines the benefits of a proactive building control service delivering competence and independence in the construction sector…
There is...
Figures from the Markit/CIPS construction PMI survey have revealed the impact of the election on the sector...
Perhaps it is unsurprising that in the run...
Never mind narrow doorways which create difficulties for someone with a disability. A bigger problem is narrow thinking, and that’s the main issue that...
Phil Buckle, Director General at the campaigning charity Electrical Safety First explains why the government’s response to the review of the Private Rented Sector lost an opportunity to protect both landlords and tenants
Training
Effective training should enable all of the dutyholders to achieve compliance with the regulations in an efficient and cost-effective way, achieving the objectives of...
Dr Graham Couchman, CEO of the Steel Construction Institute details the evolution of Eurocodes and what they mean for today’s practitioners…
The lineage of international...
Are we ready?
On 29th January 2015, CDM2015 gained parliamentary approval, and will therefore come into force on 6th April 2015. As the final version...
The Building Control Alliance has recently published new guidance in respect of using combustible insulation materials to residential buildings over 18m in height. Steve...
Chairman of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS), Alex Frame, provides advice regarding underpinning and a compensation trap to avoid.
I have always advocated...
The retail and hospitality industry have been challenged to increase the levels of accessibility for disabled people. Chris Moriarty, Head of Insights and Corporate...
Graham Ellicot, CEO of the Fire Industry Association (FIA) looks at the current government departments that have a concern over fire policy, and what...
Following significant concessions on carbon emission targets in the Approved Documents L to the Building Regulations in both England and Wales, there were serious...
The boom in basement construction has uncovered areas of concern. Marc Separovic, NHBC Technical Projects Manager discusses the issues and how designers can overcome...
James Jackson, Head of Training and Education with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors outlines how third surveyors are selected in party wall matters...
Utilising the latest aircraft technology to build a new generation of bridges can save millions, according to a leading construction consultant company.
Composite bridges could...
Association for Project Safety (APS)
CDM2007 Design Risk Management Course
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM2007) require a cultural change in the management of...
Masonry party walls have seen many changes over the years, driven by the need to improve acoustic performance, prevent thermal bypass and reduce the...
Addressing the thermal bypass and bridge dilemma can be difficult, especially when dealing with the bridging aspect. John Tebbit, Managing Director, Robust Details Ltd...
Dave Hall, Technical Academy Manager at British Gypsum, explains how a combination of independent product certifications and high quality training can help specifiers achieve...
Greater Manchester-based UAP Ltd, a leading manufacturer of door and window hardware, is proud to celebrate 25 years as a member of Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.
