Planning complex: Why housing targets will never be met

Forget land banking, building regulations and the skills crisis. The reason the UK can’t build enough homes is down to the planning system, says Rico Wojtulewicz The post Planning complex: Why housing targets will never be met appeared first on Construction News.

Best Fire-Resistant Materials for Commercial Construction in the UK

The post Best Fire-Resistant Materials for Commercial Construction in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Any building can catch on fire and risk hundreds of lives. A single spark can turn into uncontrollable fire within a matter of minutes if fire safety is not taken into account while constructing a building.  Fortunately, after the Building Regulations Approved Document B updates and the incident of the Grenfell Tower fire, the fire […]

‘Pendulum has swung too far’ on building regulations since Grenfell, says Reform housing spokesperson

Ex-Homes England chair Simon Dudley asks why ‘previous tragic deaths’ are stopping homes being built

Long-term construction strategy announced

A new long-term strategy for the construction sector has been revealed at the same  time as the government published a new prospectus for the single construction regulator. The government promised to reveal the strategy along with reforms to building regulations and construction products to boost… The post Long-term construction strategy announced appeared first on Construction News.

Getting SAP Calculations at Design Stage a Must Have for a Successful Build!

The post Getting SAP Calculations at Design Stage a Must Have for a Successful Build! appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When embarking on a new build, conversion, or extension, compliance with UK Building Regulations Part L is non-negotiable. At the heart of this compliance lies the SAP calculation (Standard Assessment Procedure), the government’s approved method for assessing the energy performance of residential properties. Too often, SAP assessments are left until construction is nearly complete, leading […]

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?

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