Tag Archives: Construction

Changes in Legislation in 2021: Affecting the UK Construction Sector

The construction industry must adapt to several changes in the legislation in the UK. Various...

Five ways to decarbonise the UK Construction Sector

The construction industry has been one of the highest emitters of carbon dioxide in the...

Government Initiates Set Up of the Building Products Regulator

Following the recommendations made in the ‘Building a Safer Future’ report, the government has initiated...

Key takeaways from The Golden Thread Report

Since the Building a Safer Future report was published in 2018, the industry has been talking about...

Six Construction Trends to Look Out For in 2021

2020 has been a transformational year for the construction industry. The restrictions introduced due to...

The Golden Safety Thread Decoded

The draft Building Safety Bill was released in July 2020, incorporating the suggestions of the...

Fire Rated Balcony Decking – Guide to Class A1 and A2

The regulations regarding fire safety of external walls have been revised to ensure the safety...

Key Recommendations Made by Dame Judith Hackitt at the Construction Leaders’ Summit

At the Construction Leaders’ Summit on the National Building Specification held last week, Dame Judith...

Key takeaways from BS 8579:2020

Here are some of the key takeaways from BS 8579:2020. Definitions of terminology In BS...

Why Are Refurb Projects Slipping?

The recent changes in the fire safety regulations for external walls have led to a...