Why fire sprinklers are an essential component of building safety
As the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) turns 50, its sprinkler ambassador, Nick Coleshill, reminds us of why fire sprinklers should form an essential component of any building’s safety strategy.
Mace appoints Martin Feakes as new head of engineering
Mace has announced the appointment of Martin Feakes as the new group head of civil and structural engineering.
Designing homes with MMC for the Future Homes Standard
At a time when housing is so desperately needed and demand far outweighs the supply, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could be the answer to deliver homes quickly, sustainably, and in volume explains Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions.
Water infrastructure lessons from one of the UK’s driest counties
David Meek, CEO of This Land, explores the challenges facing Cambridgeshire's water infrastructure and how planners and developers can optimise their designs accordingly.
How to foster an improved culture of safety in construction and...
Dominic Ashley-Timms, CEO of performance consultancy Notion, examines how those managing work sites can foster an improved culture of safety in construction and motivation to improve efficiency and attract the next generation.
Dominus selects J3 to advise on 600+ unit PBSA London project
J3 will source and place insurance for 61-65 Holborn Viaduct, a 600+ unit PBSA scheme that has the potential to serve LSE, Kings College London and Queen Mary University of London.
ICW: Delivering success for housebuilders and developers
ICW Group, a leading provider of building warranties and building control services for housebuilders and developers, has recently announced the first winners in its inaugural ICW Showcase Awards.
Promoting crime prevention design and participatory communities
Promoting strong, safe communities through sustainable crime prevention design is a desire and aspiration for those who work in fields of planning and building control – and indeed the majority of those working to configure the built environment.
Scotland to introduce new Scottish Building Safety Levy
The Scottish government has gained approval from the UK government for its independent Building Safety Levy on developers aimed at financing cladding remediation.
Labour sets out golden rules for housebuilding
Labour has published five golden rules for housebuilding, prioritising development on brownfield and 'grey belt' land to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2030.
What’s new in The Building Safety Act?
The cementing of the Building Safety Act will see April 2024 marked as a significant month for UK construction, as Bal Manak, construction partner at Square One Law, explains.
AtkinsRéalis meets new biodiversity net gain legislation with geospatial approach
AtkinsRéalis has created a new solution to streamline the processes involved in biodiversity net gain management and meet the new legislation in England.
Holistic approach to sustainability sets SFS rainscreen brackets above the competition
The complexities and sometimes confusions of sustainability in construction put specifiers in a daunting position, with even apparently responsible choices of material –including picking recycled aluminium – leaving a host of questions still to be answered.
Adopting a diverse local supply chain with The Build Chain
The Build Chain connects subcontractors and SME housebuilders with nearby suppliers, fostering a tight-knit local supply chain that fuels projects with efficiency and sustainability.
Morgan Sindall secures Major Construction Works Framework
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Eastern Counties business has been appointed to Norfolk County Council’s (NCC) Major Construction Works Framework.
How to solve RAAC in the private sector
The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.
Insights into local authority housing delivery
NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of local authority development to share their thoughts about this important aspect of housing.
Adopting a circular economy model to fast track the built environment’s...
As population growth fuels demand for new buildings and materials, the construction industry faces a pivotal moment. Embracing a circular economy model is crucial to reducing waste and emissions while meeting future demands, explains Summit Rosenberg, associate, KOMPAS VC.
Michael Gove puts London Wall West on hold
Similar to his intervention on the Marks & Spencer Oxford Street store redevelopment, levelling up secretary Michael Gove has put the London Wall West development on hold.
Homes England grant scheme and S106 agreements are not working in...
Luke Simmons of Cora looks at the Homes England grant scheme, its unintended consequences on the housing market and suggests a way it could be made to work better.
Fire Safety Event demonstrates impact of movement on passive fire protection
FSi Promat will highlight the need to account for movement in buildings when specifying passive fire protection at this year’s Fire Safety Event.
New RIBA approved security CPDs free to architects, planners and developersÂ
The Police Crime Prevention Academy are running free RIBA Approved CPD sessions on Secured by Design in April, May and June.
Baked in or bolted on? Social value in infrastructure projects
Why social value needs to be built into infrastructure projects from the outset, amid increasing risk of becoming window dressing.
Northern Ireland extends time limit for defective building claims
Communities minister Gordon Lyons told the Stormont Assembly on Monday 15 April, that the time limit for owners to make compensation claims in defective buildings is to be extended.
Supply Chain Engagement Toolkit: Driving innovation in the construction sector
Leeds Beckett University is working with public procurement framework YORhub to create a Supply Chain Engagement Toolkit to drive innovation and boost opportunity for small businesses.
County Durham facade specialist ARGLA goes into adminstration
Architectural Glass and Aluminium Limited (ARGLA) has entered administration, with all 43 employees left jobless.