Understanding Your Legal Responsibilities for Working at Height in the UK

The post Understanding Your Legal Responsibilities for Working at Height in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Working at height remains one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the UK. Whether it’s accessing rooftops, maintaining building façades, or installing equipment, the risks are significant – and so are the legal responsibilities. Despite this, many duty holders still underestimate what’s required to remain compliant and keep people safe. Specialist […]

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

RIBA - Construction Contracts and Law Report 2020, 22072022

This report details the findings of the RIBA's survey of 950+ construction professionals on their experience of legal and contractual practice over the past twelve months, complimented by a series of articles from cross-sector experts

CABE - Webinar Wednesday - Designer Competence, 24082022

Richard Harral, Technical Director for CABE talks through who is considered a designer, what competence they will be expected to possess, what designers are expected to do and how the designer role relates to other duty holders including the Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractors and Clients

Fenwick Elliott - The new Building Safety Act 2022, what you need to know, 16072022

Partner David Bebb and barristers Michael Levenstein and Simon Kerry of Gatehouse Cambers discuss the new Building Safety Act. What does this mean for the construction industry? The discussion will cover Gateways 2 & 3 and the changes, challenges and opportunities the industry now faces

CIOB - An Introduction to The Draft Building Safety Bill, Nov 2021

Nicola Markell, Member of the CIOB, Chair of the CIOB Birmingham Hub Committee and Head of Technical Compliance at Sir Robert McAlpline, introduces the Draft Building Safety Bill. Why do we need the bill, and why the need for change? Following the tragedy of Grenfell, the Government commissioned an independent review of the Building Regulations and Fire Safety. Nicola will provide an overview of the recommendations of the review, and issues identified.