The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on Proposed Changes to Pre-Application Consultation Requirements in Planning. This forms part of their wider work on planning reform and includes implementation of provisions in the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. This is not COVID-19 related. You are...
The Green Deal helps you make energy-saving improvements to your home and find the best way to pay for them. As of September 1 2020, households in England will have access to grants to support a range of green home improvements including the provision of...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) issues circulars and guidance about new or altered Building Regulations Policy…. The latest being the; Application of building regulations where additional storeys are provided to existing buildings: circular 03/2020 Building Regulations 2010 – as amended 4....
Accessibility is key to all – Don’t get caught short! Enhanced provisions will be required from 1st January 2021, design them in now…. On 1 January 2021, amendments to Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings, Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings will come...
2021 International Codes Now Available for Preorder Updated codes enhance safety, increase affordability and incorporate the latest advancements in building science The 2021 editions of the I-Codes, the premier set of coordinated, modern building safety codes, are now available for preorder. The I-Codes make possible...
HSE is working to establish the first ever Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to ensure strong enforcement of the new regulatory system. The government has asked HSE to establish a new building safety regulator in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster and following recommendations in...
WOBO welcomes joined up thinking and is encouraged by this article and the works carried out in conjunction with ABCB and the participating countries. Enhancing building resilience through codes The ABCB participates in a number of international initiatives that support the facilitation of improved building...
The latest manual provides a two volume approach to Building Regulations and their application – just what the industry needed, an easy but comprehensive guide. 2020 Manual to the Building Regulations – a code of practice for use in England Introduction This is a short...
Summary The UK Government is seeking views on proposals to strengthen the Fire Safety Order, implement Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and strengthen the regulatory framework for how Building Control Bodies consult with Fire and Rescue Authorities. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 12 October 2020...
WOBO has been advised by CABE that the Draft Building Safety Bill is available for review and comment. The Draft Building Safety Bill – England The Government has brought forward proposals for the Draft Building Safety Bill which aims to establish a strong chain of...
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