What is the Principal Contractor role under the building safety legislation?

Burges Salmon lawyerexplain in detail the new duties and obligations of the Principal Contractor under the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations. The post What is the Principal Contractor role under the building safety legislation? appeared first on Construction Management.

Further delays likely under second staircase transitional arrangements, housing group warns

Housebuilders may hold off applying for building regulations approval for schemes until more certainty on rules, Gove told

Media Release - ACIF Releases Landmark Review of Building Confidence Report Implementation

ACIF Releases Landmark Review of Building Confidence Report Implementation  The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) is pleased to release a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Building Confidence Report recommendations. The review found that the states and territories have made great progress towards implementing the recommendations, but there is still some work to be done. ACIF commends federal, state and territory ministers and public servants for their efforts in implementing the recommendations, and believes that they deserve considerable credit. However, not all of the recommendations have been implemented in all jurisdictions, so ACIF urges state and territory governments to keep up the momentum and good work. Now is not the time for state and territory governments to “take their eyes off the ball” in implementing critical building regulations for the quality and safety of our built environment.     After the Building Confidence Report was released in 2018, federal, state and territory governments committed to implementing all 24 recommendations. So a review was necessary to see how much progress had been made. One of the recommendations was that the recommendations be implemented within a three year period.  Dr James Cameron, Executive Director of ACIF commented, “My thanks to all the stakeholders that contributed to this review, including Ministers, public servants, ACIF members and staff, and one of the authors of the Building Confidence Report, Bronwyn Weir. This review would not have been possible without their input and support.”  “Australia can be proud of its built environment and construction industry. The implementation of the recommendations of the Building Confidence Report strengthens both.” “We have been working on this review for around twelve months, and so it is satisfying to have it finalised and to release it into the public domain.”  “The review is a wealth of information on Australia’s building regulatory landscape. We hope that governments and building regulators take note of the review and continue to implement the recommendations of the Building Confidence Report. We will be advocating for this outcome”, Dr Cameron added. ACIF’s review of the Building Confidence Report’s implementation and full media release can be read and downloaded below. 

Texas hotel’s creative ‘ribbon’ design twists rules

The facade of the ARRIVE hotel in Austin, Texas, playfully responds to building regulations that mandate a specific relief for structures longer than 30 m (100 ft), which requires buildings above this height to have a 0.6 x 6 m (2 x 20 ft) relief. The post Texas hotel’s creative ‘ribbon’ design twists rules appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Conservative’s green regulation delays have earned developers billions

Over the past eight years of Conservative government, housebuilders and property developers have gained billions of pounds in benefits due to delays in low-carbon building regulations. The post Conservative’s green regulation delays have earned developers billions appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Metroun - UK Building Regulations Explained Simply 19042023

The UK Building Regulations are a set of standards that ensure that all construction work in the UK is safe, healthy, and accessible. In this video, Metroun explore what the Building Regulations are, how they are enforced, as well as the series of approved documents

Supply Chain Sustainability School - Updated Building Regulations - How will they impact the industry? 12122022

Guest speaker Sean Mills of Build Energy provides an update to the Part L and Part O Building Regulations as well as the Future Homes Standard

CM - Most thermally efficient stone wool insulation, Sept 2022

Rockwool's NyRock patented technology delivers improved thermal performance while maintaining non-combustibility and acoustic capabilities

CM - Improving design and building efficiencies, Sept 2022

This CPD, in association with Knauf, examines opportunities for improving building design and efficiencies through the use of sustainable materials, ensuring compliance with building regulations and consideration for the acoustic and thermal performance of the building

CABE - Building Regulations Update - Part M, 25112015

A webinar held by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers on 25 November 2015 looking at the changes to Part M of the Building Regulations

What are the key points to consider when reviewing Design Information?

Ambar Kelly Ltd

Ambar Kelly developed a bespoke designed and manufactured riser flooring system which is predominantly cast in the structural frame of any type. Further, it can also be used in refurbishment projects accommodate many pre-existing characteristics, mean one product deals with all requirements. The special features of the product improves the buildability, safety, cost control of projects in relation to riser shafts, that occur in every multi storey building in the world.