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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

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

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

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

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

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...
Following on from the HSE’s CDM 2007 consultation, Olswang LLP have submitted an umbrella response to the proposed changes.

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

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

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

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...
guides

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

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...
advice

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...
Planning

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...