Category: Building Regulations
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Council urges landlords and homeowners to get ready for new fire safety legislation
The City of Edinburgh Council is reminding all city landlords and homeowners that every home in the Scotland must comply with new fire safety legislation …
Building Regulations
New-build market grinds to a halt as EWS1 argument continues to rage
The latest research by Birmingham and Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes, has revealed that new-build house prices boomed by as much as 20% across parts of …
Building Regulations
Central register launched for building safety managers
A new central register and a certification scheme have been launched for building safety managers following the final report and proposals for Working Group 8 …
Building Regulations
Building Safety Bill: initial NHF response
The long-awaited Building Safety Bill, published on Monday 5 July, sets out the legislation for the new building safety regulatory regime to ensure the safety of people and their homes. The Bill introduces significant changes …
Building Regulations
NEW FIRE SAFETY ACT PROMPTS RISK ASSESSMENT REVIEW, BUREAU VERITAS TELLS DUTY HOLDERS
Leading safety and compliance expert, Bureau Veritas is encouraging landlords and duty holders to prepare for the Fire Safety Act 2021 which will make significant …
Building Regulations
Building Safety Bill & more
The end of July marked the second reading of the Building Safety Bill in the House of Commons. There were a number of new items …
Building Regulations
Industry reacts as government scraps EWS1 forms for buildings below 18 metres
Comment from Warwick estates… COO of Warwick Estates, Bethan Griffiths, commented: “Whilst we welcome the government’s about turn on deeming 800,000 affected flats now safe, …
Building Regulations
BSI welcomes Building Safety Bill
Following the publication of the Building Safety Bill today, I am sharing commentary from Scott Steedman, Director-General, Standards at BSI. He said: “We welcome the …
Building Regulations
Which Type of Building Survey is Best for Commercial Properties
Building surveys are often misunderstood by the general public as an unnecessary report relating to the purchase of a property. There’s also a misconception that …
Building Regulations
Government responds to consultation on amendments to the Architect’s Act
New proposals to recognise architects’ international qualifications Wider transformation of architects’ register to maintain standards Part of ongoing reforms to improve competence of professionals across …
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