All Regulations articles – Page 3
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OpinionCan a single person be competent to sign off a complex building?
And will insurers cover architects for the principal designer role, asks Andrew Mellor as he unpicks the rapidly changing rules
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NewsFinal report on competency in built environment published
The interim report was published in August 2019
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NewsGrenfell contractor was ‘thorough’ checking work, manager says
Main contractor’s final site manager was drafted in after project manager and contracts manager quit
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NewsArb will tell schools to put Building Safety Bill on syllabus
Meanwhile RIBA says proposed legislation does not go far enough
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NewsSafety bill imposes tough sanctions for flouting building regs
Draft bill confirms new Building Safety Regulator and reduction of building control powers
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NewsGovernment to announce new Building Safety Bill today
New laws will see biggest overhaul in bulding regulations for 40 years
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry: Studio E criticises ‘unfit for purpose’ regulatory system
Opening statement from original refurb architect also expresses ‘deep and profound sorrow’ over tragedy
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NewsPost-Grenfell safety regulator to be run solely by HSE
New body was originally expected to include local authorities, fire and rescue services
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NewsQueen’s speech includes high-rise safety plans
RIBA president warns detail must include sprinklers, better escape routes and single-practice commitment
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on Hackitt Report response
Consultation published ahead of second anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire
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NewsTell us how your practice has responded to the Hackitt Review
BD’s publisher to hold event on what next for report’s recommendations
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NewsEU referendum triggers ARB review delay
Communities department tells board it needs to review impact of vote
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TechnicalFire protection that’s made to measure
The author of a new BCSA guide outlines 10 key considerations when tailoring fire protection to the design of steel-framed buildings Text by
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OpinionDoes the shake-up of building standards go far enough?
The government has launched a 10-week consultation ahead of its Housing Standards Review – but are its terms too limited?
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TechnicalHow the new Part L will affect architects
Hilson Moran’s director of sustainability Chris Birch breaks down some of the key changes coming in the new Part L
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AnalysisWhat score do you give Breeam?
Architects are growing frustrated with the system for certifying green buildings — but big changes are on the way
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NewsFears over building standards shake-up
Pressure groups raise concerns over goverment’s review plans
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AnalysisWhat architects need to know about Building Regs changes
Regulatory changes will be phased in with the introduction of the Green Deal in October
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AnalysisPlanning laws give architects more flexibility
The NPPF heralds a radical change to the planning system and has placed new emphasis on local and neighbourhood plans. Here are the aspects that will affect architects most