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A responsibility for fire safety
David Smith, Export Manager and FIRESA Council Secretary at the Fire Industry Association explains the Fire Safety Order and asks if you know who...
Requirement and guidance in BS 7543:2015
Stephanie Kosandiak, Lead Programme Manager at BSI and Kathryn Bourke, Technical Author of building components durability standard, BS 7543 discuss its fit with service...
The underlying requirement and guidance in BS 7543:2015
Stephanie Kosandiak, Lead Programme Manager at BSI and Kathryn Bourke, Technical Author of building components durability standard, BS 7543 discuss its fit with service...
Brick manufacturer fined after employee seriously injured
A brick manufacturer has received a significant fine after a 45-year old worker sustained serious injuries...
A case has been brought against a manufacturer of...
A responsibility for fire safety
David Smith, Export Manager and FIRESA Council Secretary at the Fire Industry Association explains the Fire Safety Order and asks if you know who...
SP205 certification for success
PBC Today outlines how the BAFE SP205 UKAS accredited certification scheme can increase business for those offering fire risk assessment services…
The SSAIB’s BAFE SP205...
A future flood resilient built environment
One in 6 homes are now under threat of flooding from rivers, sea and surface water. BRE’s Centre for Resilience is calling for a...
BIM: the story so far
Anthony Burd, Head of Market Development and Stephanie Kosandiak, Lead Programme Manager for Construction at BSI, outline the growing BIM landscape
The architecture, engineering and...
CDM2015: Construction (Design and Management Regulations) 2015
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...
Construction (Design and Management Regulations) 2015: Are we ready?
Today, 29th January 2015, CDM2015 gained parliamentary approval, and will therefore come into force on 6th April 2015. As the final version of the...
Behavioural Safety Leadership
Good safety leadership positively impacts a company’s ‘bottom-line’, as those companies with good safety performance are better all-round economic performers. This stems from ...
Planning for asbestos removal
The importance of planning for asbestos in construction work cannot be underestimated. Tracey Boyle – Chartered Occupational Hygienist and current Honorary Secretary of BOHS...
Safe approach for mobile elevating work platforms
Operating safely when working at height is a dangerous occupation, but with good management and training, working on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) can...
The fire safety competency challenge
The fire sector has responded to questions raised by Brandon Lewis, former Fire Minister, at a recent conference. Here, Graham Ellicott, CEO of the...
The safe approach for mobile elevating work platforms
Operating safely when working at height is a dangerous occupation, but with good management and training, working on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) can...
The height of roof safety
Paul Haxell, Chair of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Construction Group outlines the risks of working at height and what mitigation...
Fire performance of timber stairs
New guidance from NHBC provides builders, designers and regulators with possible solutions for stairs in residential buildings where building regulations calls for them to...
The fire safety competency challenge
The fire sector has responded to questions raised by Brandon Lewis, former Fire Minister, at a recent conference. Here, Graham Ellicott, CEO of the...
Certifying the assessors
SSAIB Chief Executive Geoff Tate describes the BAFE SP205 UKAS-accredited certification scheme’s aims, what it involves and the benefits to customers and certificated service...
Mycelium composites: A sustainable alternative for Africa?
A recent Life Cycle Assessment study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol examined the potential environmental impact of mycelium composites, heralded as green materials of the future, on African communities.
BRE sets out 100-day roadmap for new Labour Government
BRE's 100-day roadmap calls for the Government to prioritise low-carbon innovation in construction, improving EPCs, and the creation of a Decent Homes Standard for the Private Rented Sector.
Adapting insurance strategies: Enhancing construction businesses for a more insurable future
In the dynamic construction industry landscape, staying ahead means more than keeping up with technological advancements and regulatory changes – it also involves evolving insurance strategies, says Clarke Williams.
International standard on net zero in development
The BSI is working to develop an independently verifiable international standard on net zero to help businesses in their transition to clean energy.
APS urges UK Government to prioritise development of skilled construction workers
The Association for Project Safety has launched its Micro Manifesto ahead of the UK General Election, identifying developing skilled construction workers as a major priority for the next government.
PAS 2030 and 2035: Everything you need to know
In the realm of energy efficiency and building standards in the UK, PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 are critical. They provide guidelines and requirements for the installation of energy efficiency measures and the retrofit of buildings.
Preventing disputes: Conflict avoidance agreements in construction contracts
The intricacies of construction contracts often lead to disputes that can delay projects, escalate costs, and strain professional relationships. One strategy to mitigate these issues is the use of conflict avoidance agreements.