Government to mandate common data standards for single regulator

Firms submitting applications to the new Single Construction Regulator (SCR) will face legally mandated common data standards, the government has announced. In its response to its consultation on the creation of an SCR, the government said the move would support automated information exchange, improve regulatory… The post Government to mandate common data standards for single regulator appeared first on Construction News.

Top 10 Construction Recruitment Agencies UK: 2026 Rankings

The post Top 10 Construction Recruitment Agencies UK: 2026 Rankings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A data-driven snapshot of the UK's top 10 construction recruitment agencies, moving beyond basic contact info to highlight compliance standards, specific trade specialisms (including timber/woodwork), and IR35/payroll capabilities. This section benchmarks agencies based on their niche expertise in sectors like...

Gresford Architects retrofits 1980s Oxfordshire bungalow to EnerPHit standards

The Architects’ Journal Gresford Architects retrofits 1980s Oxfordshire bungalow to EnerPHit standards The certified EnerPHit retrofit retains all screed, blockwork walls and concrete lintels, in addition to a timber-framed extension, to create a low-energy family home for the practice’s founder The post Gresford Architects retrofits 1980s Oxfordshire bungalow to EnerPHit standards appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

EPA Scales Back Limits on PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to maintain legally enforceable limits on the most-studied types of "forever" chemicals known as PFAS but would roll back standards established for four other types, including GenX. 

‘Conflicting, fragmented’ building control system needs revamp, Hackitt panel says

The building control system needs a revamp “from first principles” to meet its minimum standards, an independent panel led by Dame Judith Hackitt (pictured) has said. The UK’s building control system is “characterised by fragmentation, conflicting incentives and uneven statutory capacity”, the Building Control Independent… The post ‘Conflicting, fragmented’ building control system needs revamp, Hackitt panel says appeared first on Construction News.

The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme - Self-assessment workbook

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have an assessment process which is comprehensive and covers key requirements and standards that they expect security companies to achieve, to then be registered on their Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). Attached is the SIA self assessment workbook

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