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.

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.

CPD helps to deal with fire risks for flat roofs utilised for additional social and practical applications.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is rapidly becoming crucial to long-term business value creation. This is thanks to a growing emphasis on sustainability, ethics, and corporate responsibility.

From 1st February 2024, the government will put a ban in place for the UK sale of T5 and T8 linear fluorescent lamps.

The LIA (Lighting Industry Association) and CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) have joined forces to introduce an innovative product verification scheme aimed at promoting circular economy practices within the lighting industry.

Leading lighting manufacturer Tamlite believes a new building energy efficiency rating called NABERS UK could be the ‘next big thing’ to drive LED upgrade opportunities for the contracting market.

A product that is manufactured entirely in the Midlands and is designed with local supply-chains and energy efficiency in mind, has scooped an award win for Energy Efficiency Product of the Year at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Excellence Awards.