Mayor of London and MHCLG to press ahead with new town plan despite Enfield Council withdrawal​

Mayor and MHCLG looking at range of delivery options for 21,000-home project which is listed in government’s New Towns Programme

Fire-safety group warns against relaxing telecoms installation regulations

A safety body has warned that removal of red tape for telecoms work could result in catastrophic consequences. The Fire Protection Association (FPA) issued the warning in a consultation that followed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) stating earlier this year that… The post Fire-safety group warns against relaxing telecoms installation regulations appeared first on Construction News.

MHCLG announces £70m to train building inspectors and consultation on speeding up minor works on high-risk buildings

Department also launches consultation on enhancing competence among fire risk assessors

Single-regulator consultation: trade bodies warn against BSR mistakes

Trade bodies have called for the government to ensure the new Single Construction Regulator is properly funded and staffed from its creation, so the capacity problems experienced by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) are not repeated. A Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)… The post Single-regulator consultation: trade bodies warn against BSR mistakes appeared first on Construction News.

Profit and VAT rules favouring demolition over retrofit, study shows

A significant tax imbalance is pushing developers to choose demolition over retrofit. Research by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) found that nearly half of industry respondents (49 per cent) saw VAT relief as a reason for favouring demolition instead of retrofit.… The post Profit and VAT rules favouring demolition over retrofit, study shows appeared first on Construction News.

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

Building Magazine - What will new building safety legislation look like? 03042020

A legal view on what the government’s response to the Building a Safer Future consultation means