January 19, 2024
Data from the Department for Levelling Up and Housing and Communities monthly remediation report, shows that 58% of buildings identified with unsafe cladding are yet to start remediation works. Read More
December 20, 2023
In this article, Natalie Sellar, Managing Associate at Addleshaw Goddard, explores the legislative framework in place, consequences of non-compliance, and practical considerations. Read More
December 14, 2023
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) published its first three-year strategic plan on 28 November. Natalie Sellar, Managing Associate from Addleshaw Goddard, provides a summary of the plan. Read More
December 4, 2023
Philip White, HSE’s Director of Building Safety (DoBS), will continue in his current role leading the BSR on a permanent basis. Read More
November 28, 2023
The Building Safety Regulator has published its first three-year strategic plan outlining its overarching direction and vision. Read More
November 22, 2023
Is the fragmented nature of fire safety enforcement and a lack of centralised guidance muddying the waters of the new regime? Read More
November 2, 2023
Chris Griffin McTiernan says the Building Safety Regulator will support dutyholders, but will show its teeth to those who fail to comply. Read More
October 3, 2023
A few days after the registration deadline the BSR has revealed over 13,000 dutyholders have started or completed their applications. Read More
October 2, 2023
The deadline to register high-rise residential buildings with the BSR has passed, while new fire safety guidance has also come into force. Read More
September 19, 2023
An Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has been created to provide insight and guidance to improve competency in the sector. Read More
July 27, 2023
A joint statement has warned building owners who have not yet begun remediation work on fire safety defects that consequences are coming. Read More
May 24, 2023
Around 750 applications have been opened with the Building Safety Regulator since its building safety registration process opened in April. Read More
April 28, 2023
Peter Baker has retired from his role as Chief Inspector of Buildings for the newly launched Building Safety Regulator at the HSE. Read More
March 1, 2023
The HSE is calling on building owners and managers to ensure they are ready to register their buildings with the new Building Safety Regulator. Read More
January 19, 2023
Ron Alalouff reports on the inaugural meeting of the Building Advisory Committee – set up to provide technical advice and best practice. Read More
January 17, 2023
An explanation of what the HSE's initial guidance requires of responsible persons for high-rise residential buildings in occupation. Read More