Building Safety Act awareness e-learning course launched by CIOB
November 30, 2023
Adrian Montague at CIOB talks about a new health and safety course CIOB has recently launched and the benefits its academy can provide for building and fire safety professionals. Read More
Over 13,000 dutyholders register high-rise buildings with Building Safety Regulator scheme
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
Deadline for registering high-rise residential buildings passes and new fire safety guidance comes into force as October arrives
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
October deadline for higher risk building registration & Building Safety Act provisions approaching: What do you need to know?
September 12, 2023
A timely reminder that the 1 October 2023 deadline for higher risk building registration is fast approaching. Read More
Two Glasgow blocks of flats set to be demolished due to fire safety concerns
August 23, 2023
Deemed 'unsustainable and unaffordable' to save, two high-rise blocks of flats in Glasgow are set to be demolished. Read More
Gove opens Cladding Safety Scheme and commits to mandating second staircases in new residential buildings over 18m
July 25, 2023
Michael Gove outlined his long-term plans for housing in England on 24 July – with a portion dedicated to building safety. Read More
Firefighters support proposals to insist on two staircases in high rise buildings – but want legislation to go further
March 22, 2023
Firefighters are supporting government proposals to increase the minimum requirements of staircases in high rise residential buildings - but want legislation to go further. Read More