This month April was a month of technical detail becoming live operational reality. New fire evacuation requirements came into force, the BSR published its first strategic plan as a standalone regulator alongside sharply improved Gateway 2 data, and a cluster of consultations on Approved Document B, construction products, and the proportionality of the higher-risk regime … Read more
The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) brought with it a cultural shift in how residents of high-rise buildings must be treated. Resident engagement is no longer a matter of good practice alone: it is a legal obligation. At the same time, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has strengthened its consumer standards framework, adding further … Read more
This month Welcome back after the Easter break. March closed with a flurry of activity that will shape building safety regulation for years to come. The consultation on the proposed single construction regulator has just shut, the Construction Products Reform White Paper is out for consultation, and a landmark Upper Tribunal judgment has made clear … Read more
The English Devolution Bill is intended to establish devolution as the default model across England, empowering mayors and combined authorities with expanded fiscal, planning, and policy-making powers. The legislation’s key reforms are outlined in the December 2024 Power and Partnership: Foundations for Growth white paper. They include a statutory devolution framework, enhanced mayoral authority, multi-year … Read more
The Remediation Acceleration Plan was announced today. It sets out several key deadlines to ensure the safety of buildings with unsafe cladding in England: – By 31 March 2025: All firms must start remediation work on high-rise buildings (18m+). If they fail to do so, the government may take direct action. – By July 2026: Developers … Read more
All organisations which seek to market services or products or have a mission to fulfil, know that communicating their values, vision and brand positioning are at the centre of a successful external relations strategy. With a general election coming up, the same organisations must understand that 4 July is not simply an opportunity for private … Read more
Welcome to this week’s building safety bulletin, where we look at the latest developments affecting developers, leaseholders, contractors, housing providers and anyone else interested in the UK’s building safety crisis. 1. Building safety regulator registrations The Health and Safety Executive (HAS) has said around 750 registration applications have been sent to the Building Safety Regulator … Read more
Welcome to this week’s building safety bulletin. This page outlines some of the significant news and changes affecting developers, leaseholders, contractors, housing providers, and anyone else interested in the UK’s building safety crisis. 1. Leasehold abolition to be dropped The Guardian has reported that the government is abandoning its plans to abolish the leasehold system. Michael Gove … Read more
Welcome to this week’s building safety bulletin. This page outlines some of the significant news and changes affecting developers, leaseholders, contractors, housing providers, and anyone else interested in the UK’s building safety crisis. 1. Another developer signs remediation contract This week, Viva Midco Limited, the parent company of Avant Homes, joined 46 other firms in … Read more
An election day commentary from company director Spencer Neal. As the polling stations swing into action and dogs pose for their Insta moment, most of the punditry is focused on how the 2023 Local Elections are a crucial examination of Labour’s electability at the next General Election. Online blogs and newspaper columns alike drill down … Read more
