BSR pledges to remove ‘unnecessary complexity’ from building assessment certificates

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is changing its approach to issuing building assessment certificates (BACs) to remove “unnecessary complexity”. The post BSR pledges to remove ‘unnecessary complexity’ from building assessment certificates appeared first on Construction Management.

Four Site Behaviours That Cause Most Cable Strikes (And What to Train Out of Them)

The post Four Site Behaviours That Cause Most Cable Strikes (And What to Train Out of Them) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Most cable strikes on UK construction sites are not caused by missing certificates or faulty equipment. They are caused by a small number of recurring habits, and they are entirely trainable. Walk a few excavation sites, a pattern emerges. The strikes that happen rarely come down to a freak event or unmappable utility. They come […]

Your workers are certified – but are they competent to do today’s job?

Jose Arcilla is chief executive of the Health and Safety Institute Picture this: a maintenance crew arrives for a high-risk shutdown. Their certificates are valid, their paperwork is in order and supervisors sign them without hesitation. Work begins. Then an experienced operator spots two unfamiliar… The post Your workers are certified – but are they competent to do today’s job? appeared first on Construction News.

Building assessment certificates: construction’s next legal logjam?

Increased regulatory scrutiny of higher risk buildings is bringing construction management responsibilities into sharper focus. The post Building assessment certificates: construction’s next legal logjam? appeared first on Construction Management.

Lawful Development Certificates UK: Your Complete Guide to Planning Security

The post Lawful Development Certificates UK: Your Complete Guide to Planning Security appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Wondering if your home extension or conversion is legally sound? A Lawful Development Certificate might be exactly what you need. While not a legal requirement, these certificates provide crucial proof that your project was lawful at the time of construction—offering invaluable protection should planning policies change in the future. Think of it as […]

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