All Regulations articles – Page 16
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NewsAll our Building Safety Bill coverage in one place
All of our Building Safety Bill news, opinion and analysis in one place
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NewsEWS1 forms scrapped for buildings below 18m in height
Government and mortgage lenders back changes after research finds ‘no systemic risk of fire’ in smaller blocks
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NewsNew design codes for councils announced in beautiful buildings drive
Housing Secretary confirms package of reforms to ensure beautiful homes
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NewsFive more blocks identified for ACM remediation
Government releases update on fire safety work progress
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CommentTime for a more targeted approach to building safety
The Building Safety Bill is a step forward, but there’s much more to do to solve this crisis once and for all, argues Geeta Nanda
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NewsNHF criticises lack of funding for housing associations in Building Safety Bill
Trade body warns charitable associations are diverting money away from development for fire safety remediation
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill is ‘industry’s opportunity to embrace far-reaching change’
Legislation plans regulator for buildings over 18m, new homes ombudsman and tougher regulatory framework for construction products
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NewsTory MP brands Building Safety Bill a ‘sticking plaster’ that won’t help leaseholders
Stephen McPartland accuses the government of lacking the will to fix cladding scandal
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CommentWhy is cladding remediation taking so long?
Residents and housing professionals alike are becoming increasingly frustrated by the slow progress being made on the replacement of faulty cladding on unsafe high-rise buildings. Peter Johnson sheds some light on why progress is slow
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NewsGovernment told to take more action on low carbon buildings
Independent climate advisor says government has been too timid in developing net zero policies
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News75 high-rise ACM blocks will not be repaired by Christmas
Housing minister Chris Pincher provides update to parliament on anniversary of Grenfell
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NewsWebsites still selling combustible insulation used on Grenfell with inaccurate data
Two firms have corrected the mistake after being alerted
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NewsGovernment confirms plan to make new homes meet net zero by 2025
It has also published a new consultation for energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings
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In FocusGrenfell Inquiry: What KCTMO and expert witnesses told us this week
Client says bending procurement rules ‘not uncommon’ as fire safety consultant savaged for failings in reports
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NewsConsultant ‘failed Grenfell project team’ on key fire safety queries
Expert witness says Exova gave wrong answers at a time when designers were asking valid questions
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NewsFire safety consultant gave ‘entirely inadequate’ advice, Grenfell Inquiry told
Expert says Exova’s suggestion refurbishment would have no adverse impact was ‘very serious evidence of professional negligence’
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NewsGrenfell client had ‘no concerns’ Rydon’s refurb quote was ‘unrealistically low’
KCTMO director tells inquiry bending EU procurement rules is ‘common’
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NewsResidents told to evacuate tower block homes over safety concerns
Almost 1,000 residents of Notting Hill Genesis development asked to leave immediately
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NewsTwo years in prison for flouting building regs, says safety bill
Draft Building Safety Bill confirms plans for new building safety regulator and new sanctions for breaches
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NewsMain contractor ‘did not check architect's expertise’ for Grenfell refurbishment
’We wouldn’t have asked that question,’ contracts manager tells inquiry