The government’s plans to remediate dangerous cladding by 2035 are falling behind schedule.Only 60% of buildings needing cladding remediation have been identified so far.Building owners are…
Three building-control firms have recently faced sanctions for failing to comply with the Approved Inspectors Code of Conduct as overseen by the Health and Safety Executive…
A recent judicial decision has significant implications for the classification of buildings under the Building Safety Act.The tribunal’s ruling considers roof gardens as an additional storey,…
The Building Safety Act may create a six-month delay for new student housing projects, impacting delivery schedules.Unite Students has raised concerns about potential delays in project…
Dame Judith Hackitt has cautioned against a hasty move to form a ‘super regulator’ in construction.The Grenfell Tower Inquiry suggested merging construction and building safety regulators.Hackitt’s…
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) faces criticism for extending nearly half of refurbishment applications beyond the eight-week limit.The BSR, now responsible for higher-risk building approvals, rejected…
PWC Building Control Services has entered liquidation following its failed application with the Building Safety Regulator, impacting numerous projects.Projects under PWC Building Control are in limbo,…
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is scrutinising the qualifications of building control inspectors, creating ripples in the industry. The investigation aims to ensure that building control…
The registration of building inspectors in England and Wales has exceeded 4,000, marking significant progress in the sector.A 13-week extension was granted for experienced inspectors to…
The Building Safety Regulator has taken significant steps to address delays in building control approvals, following industry concerns and a marked increase in applications.A surge in…
