BSA: changing regulations offer unwelcome distractions

Charis Beverton is a partner at law firm Winckworth Sherwood April marked two years since the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) received royal assent, pledging far-reaching overhauls to building standards in response to the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. “Liability for remediation costs – and where… The post BSA: changing regulations offer unwelcome distractions appeared first on Construction News.

The Building Safety Act and the transformation of the building control profession

Now, 6 years on, in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the building control profession is about to see the full force of the significant regulatory changes brought about by the Building Safety Act 2022. The post The Building Safety Act and the transformation of the building control profession appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Rydon fire safety costs: £19m and growing

The main contractor on the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower has spent more than £19m remediating fire safety problems, and has provided for more to come. The firm’s remediation work has so far covered 500 apartment properties, it said in its accounts for the year to… The post Rydon fire safety costs: £19m and growing appeared first on Construction News.

Remedial costs mount Rydon

Grenfell tower refurbishment contractor Rydon has spent more than £19m to date replacing flammable cladding that it has put up on high-rise buildings.

Seventh anniversary of Grenfell fire passes with second report still pending

The team leading the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have confirmed that the report will not be published before the seventh anniversary of the fire. The post Seventh anniversary of Grenfell fire passes with second report still pending appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Construction Management - Managing fire risk with non-combustible cavity trays May 2023

This CPD, in association with Keyfix, discusses the importance of non-combustible cavity trays in buildings. By John Duffin

CABE - Changes and Updates to Fire Safety Standards, 02122020

This Webinar by John Davidson of the National Security Inspectorate (NSi) looks at recent changes and updates to Fire Safety Standards including PAS 79 – Fire Risk Assessment and the introduction of BS 8629 – Evacuation Alert Systems. It will also look at two recently introduced BAFE fire certification schemes – SP 206 for Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems and SP 207 for Evacuation Alert Systems

FR Consultants - The Building Safety Act 2022 explained, 21072022

If you're struggling to make sense of the new changes to regulations in the UK following the commencement of the Building Safety Act 2022, this comprehensive video covers all the key facts you need to know. FRC's Managing Director, Dorian Lawrence explains what the enforcement of the Act means for the industry, the requirements for all Responsible Persons, and the implications if not adhered to

Quadrant Building Control - Important Amendment to Building Regulations Approved Document B – Volume 1, May 2020

This video runs through some important changes to Approved Document B - Fire Safety, that were published by the MHCLG in May 2020 The changes focus on the following fire safety provisions in blocks of flats:- 1. Sprinklers - A reduction in the trigger height from 30m to 11m. 2. Wayfinding signage for the fire service - A new recommendation for floor identification and flat indication signage within blocks of flats with storeys over 11m

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report overview

Phase 1 report and conclusion in executive summary format

Is this proposal from Michael Gove a potential solution to the post Grenfell fire safety issues?