Updates on the Building Regulations, including regular columns from Regs expert Geoff Wilkinson
Legislation aimed at tearing up trade barriers between the four UK nations will result in Scotland having weaker building regulations, leading Scottish architect Peter Drummond has warned
Kilmarnock-based architect Peter Drummond hits out at government moves that could weaken Scotland's tougher fire regulations
The Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG), chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, has said it is ‘concerned’ that the coronavirus epidemic might have a long-term impact on the safety of buildings
The man in charge of contractor Rydon’s bid for the Grenfell Tower refurbishment has denied his company had a secret deal with the client to land the job
Urban planning and infrastructure expert Alister Scott explores proposals to change the UK’s planning system
The ARB is to be handed new powers to police the competence of architects under a forthcoming overhaul of the building regulations
Joe Giddings and Seb Laan Lomas explain why the UK government urgently needs to catch up with leading thinkers at home and abroad
The ARB is investigating how it can monitor the competence of architects throughout their career as part of a review aimed at improving regulation
The fire brigade will be able to ‘hold owners to account’ if they do not ensure fire-safety in their buildings, under changes contained in the government’s Fire Safety Bill
The proceedings of the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster are compelling and shocking in equal measure, says Emma Dent Coad
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