Child safety in the built environment: the new NSPCC toolkit explained

Making children’s safety a core principle of how places are designed, built and managed is the focus of new toolkit published by the NSPCC this spring The post Child safety in the built environment: the new NSPCC toolkit explained appeared first on Construction Management.

CPD: Solar PV safety in social housing

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have moved rapidly from niche technology to mainstream building infrastructure. Once associated mainly with eco-homes and demonstration projects, PV is now appearing across local authority housing… The post CPD: Solar PV safety in social housing appeared first on Construction Management.

BSI unveils draft PAS standard for fire safety in construction

A new Publicly Available Specification (PAS) standard on fire safety practices for contractors is due to come into effect later this year, with views now being sought on the proposed measures. The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published draft versions of PAS 9970, which comes… The post BSI unveils draft PAS standard for fire safety in construction appeared first on Construction News.

BSI opens consultations on fire safety guidance 

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has opened its consultation on a draft fire safety standard, as well as a draft publicly available specification (PAS) for fire safety in construction. The post BSI opens consultations on fire safety guidance  appeared first on Construction Management.

Two new RTPI PRF projects funded

Two RTPI PRF projects are being funded with grants to explore women's safety in neighbourhoods and the safety of 'tiny homes'. The post Two new RTPI PRF projects funded appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.