Mustafa Sidki, Partner and Specialist in Litigation and Dispute Resolution at Thackray Williams LLP, examines the ongoing repercussions of the Building Safety Act 2022 for the construction industry.
Russell Ager, Managing Director of steel window and door manufacturer Crittall Windows, explores steel window renovations for historic buildings.
Starting in 2025, all new homes must meet the Future Homes Standard (FHS). This includes low-carbon heating systems and enhanced insulation, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions from homes built after 2025 by 75 to 80% compared to those constructed under current Building Regulations.
Gilberts has risen to the challenge of ensuring the balance of ventilation and safety with the development of its fire rated connection box (plenum).
voestalpine Metsec has become one of the earliest adopters of the Code for Construction Products Information (CCPI), introduced by the Construction Products Association in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Changes to the fire regulations across the UK and the challenge of showing compliance with them, is motivating a growing number of construction professionals to book a place on FIREFLY®’s highly informative CPD seminar.
The new safety regime introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force on 1 October 2023 putting residents at the heart of a new system of building safety. It makes all players in the construction industry more accountable for keeping buildings, and their occupants, safe. A leading architect and safety manufacturer each offer their thoughts on what the implications of this new act will be for architects.
With growing emphasis on managing the risk of smoke and fire within building safety, Britain’s leading air movement engineer Gilberts is leading the way to optimise control.
Housebuilder Castle Green Homes has selected Vent-Axia’s decentralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) units to be installed in its homes as its chosen solution to meet the amended Part F (Means of Ventilation) and Part L (Conservation of Fuel & Power) of the Building Regulations.
ROCKWOOL guide provides clarity to HVAC and building services professionals on changes to BS 5422 guidance.
