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Unlock the future of building safety with the BRE’s new training course
The BRE is excited to launch a new online awareness level training course: The Digitalisation of Building Safety and the Golden Thread
Tag: safety
Why is building safety failing to follow Judith Hackitt’s prescription?
Making our buildings truly 'safe' involves ensuring professional competency and responsibility, not the application of blanket rules, writes James McNay
RIBA reveals plans for mandatory competency tests that ‘go beyond’ ARB guidance
The RIBA has unveiled its plans to test its members every five years on their safety, ethical and environmental competency
Coronavirus may have long-term impact on building safety, says Hackitt-led group
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
Crossrail warns of safety risk from Populous’s glowing Sphere
Crossrail chiefs have warned that Populous’s high-profile Sphere scheme in east London could compromise safety on the £18 billion rail link
Government commits to new independent building safety regulator
The government has committed to creating an independent building safety regulator as part of the ‘biggest reforms to the building safety regime in nearly 40 years’
Demolition planned for tallest remaining Ronan Point-style tower block
The tallest remaining tower block built using the controversial large panel construction system used on Ronan Point has been earmarked for demolition
Where does responsibility for buildings lie today?
Let’s hope the Grenfell Tower inquiry nails the question of who should be relied on for ensuring that what has been designed is what is delivered, says Paul Finch
New probe to investigate safety of PFI schools across Scotland
The design of Scottish schools built under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) is due to come under fresh scrutiny – this time by members of the Scottish Parliament
The dos and don’ts of specifying electrical equipment in bathrooms
Geoff Wilkinson looks at Building Regulations relating to electrical installations in wet areas