MP warns cladding disputes could cause contractor collapses

A Labour MP has urged ministers to ensure new cladding legislation does not leave main contractors carrying remediation costs that should be recoverable from specialist subcontractors and suppliers. Mike Reader, who previously held building safety accountability responsibilities at Mace, welcomed proposals to make it easier… The post MP warns cladding disputes could cause contractor collapses appeared first on Construction News.

It’s arrived: what the Building Safety Levy means for contractors

Adam Clapp is a partner and Dan Rush is an associate with the construction and engineering team at RWK Goodman  The Building Safety Levy, which came into effect at the beginning of October, is a new statutory levy on certain residential developments in England. It… The post It’s arrived: what the Building Safety Levy means for contractors appeared first on Construction News.

Building liability orders: BLO-win’ in the wind?

James Morris is a partner at Mayer Brown Could your company be held liable for building defects it had nothing to do with? Under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) – the most significant statutory intervention into the construction sector's liability landscape for a generation… The post Building liability orders: BLO-win’ in the wind? appeared first on Construction News.

No major Building Regulations changes this Parliament, says Healey

The government has pledged not to make major changes to Building Regulations for the remainder of this Parliament, except where necessary to improve building safety. The commitment, announced by chancellor John Healey in today's Budget, is intended to give housebuilders greater certainty over regulatory requirements.… The post No major Building Regulations changes this Parliament, says Healey appeared first on Construction News.

Building Safety Bill: a panacea for the remediation of unsafe buildings?

A new remediation bill expands the type of buildings required to be made safe, as well as introducing tougher duties and potential punishments for those responsible for carrying out such work The post Building Safety Bill: a panacea for the remediation of unsafe buildings? appeared first on Construction Management.

Mega Projects - The Steinway Tower: The Skinniest Skyscraper in the World, 28122022

After a 2 minute advert, this video looks at the Steinway Tower in Manhattan, a 435 metre vertical tower that replaces the previous 10-story 'Steinway Hall' headquarters where the famous Steinway & Sons Piano Company 84 storeys above the ground floor, 14 elevators and an exterior made from terracotta glass and bronze, it is it the thinnest skyscraper relative to its size in the world, with the base of the tower just under 60 feet wide and designed with a width to height ratio of 1:24

IOSH - Health and Safety Executive’s Dust Kills campaign and respiratory health initiative in construction, 14072022

Join HSE’s construction division and Dust Kills campaign team to learn about its current construction respiratory health initiative. The initiative is supported by the Dust Kills campaign to raise awareness of the health issues and provide information on construction dust. The webinar is an opportunity to gain insight into how to manage the risk of construction dust and explains why it is an HSE priority Also visit https://press.hse.gov.uk/tag/hses-dust-kills-campaign/

RIBAJ Webinar: Fire Safety in Practice – the Building Safety Bill and Role of the Principal Designer, 09122021

In this 90-minute webinar, industry experts provide guidance and offer recommendations, assisting architects to know how to act and position their businesses for regulatory compliance under the Building Safety Bill, Code for Construction Products and the new Role of the Principal Designer

RIBA East - Building Regulations update 2022, 15062022

Changes to the Building Regulations 2022 come into force in June 2022. Find out how these changes will affect you and your business with this webinar hosted by the Royal Institute of British Architect's East region

bsi - Built Environment Competence Standards (BECS) Programme, 28062022

With the Built Environment Competence Standards (BECS) programme progressing, this session will provide updates on regulatory drivers, including the Building Safety Bill and regulations, the role and activities of the new Building Safety Regulator, the publication of three new PAS documents as well as the new BSI technical Committee CPB/1 and its future work programme.

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