Home Search
risk assessment - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
PROFILE: Japanese Knotweed – the problems
The problems caused by Japanese Knotweed and how to deal with them…
In the last few years leading experts within the Japanese Knotweed industry working...
Japanese knotweed control
Tackling and controlling the spread of Japanese knotweed is a problematic issue that cannot be ignored. Here, The Property Care Association Invasive Weed Group...
The ground you work on
Kevin Minton, Director of the Construction Plant Hire Association highlights the levels of risk involved in ground conditions for machinery and how it can...
Thermal model calculations: A lesson in accuracy
Andrew Lundberg, thermal modelling expert at the Association of Thermal Modellers details the challenges faced in accurately assessing building fabric performance, hailing competency as...
Combustible cladding material on residential buildings
The Building Control Alliance has recently published new guidance in respect of using combustible insulation materials to residential buildings over 18m in height. Steve...
Confidence in managing asbestos
Managing asbestos is a key health and safety concern, but we can have confidence in trained and certified professionals to deal with this hazardous...
Overcoming basement construction problems
The boom in basement construction has uncovered areas of concern. Marc Separovic, NHBC Technical Projects Manager discusses the issues and how designers can overcome...
CDM 2007 revision: An industry reaction
Following on from the HSE’s CDM 2007 consultation, Olswang LLP have submitted an umbrella response to the proposed changes. Here, Senior Associate Alexandra Lavery...
Asbestos in schools: time for better management?
The latest Health and Safety Executive advice is that schools should identify, protect and manage asbestos-containing materials. Planning and Building Control Today assesses the...
BYL Group
Finding and utilising the expertise you need to guide your project through the building regulations process is a vital component of any build, and...
Asbestos training – the real ‘know-how’
Terry Slater, Director of SMH Training & Scientific Services UK LTD highlights the hands-on knowledge of asbestos management that comes from the continuous development...
Preserving our heritage
Dr Gerry Wait, Director at Nexus Heritage provides an overview of Desk-based Assessments and their importance in early-stage heritage advice.
A Desk-based Assessment (DBA) is...
Digging in the right direction
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
Asbestos – ignorance is not bliss
A coordinated approach to training and educating those involved with asbestos is crucial. Terry Slater, Director at SMH Training & Scientific Services LTD explains...
Asbestos: the duty to manage
In this eBook, we outline the new ACoP L143 guidance ‘Managing and working with asbestos’.
In March 2011, the government set up an independent review...
Digging in the right direction
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
Putting the spark into Part P
Phil Buckle, Director General of the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) reviews the changes to Part P of the building regulations and their impact.
Part P...
Permitted development rights start at home
Chair of the Communities and Local Government Committee Clive Betts gives thought to changes to planning rules for homeowners.
A year has passed since Eric...