All building regulation articles
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NewsRayner asks regulator for ‘fundamental review’ of Approved Documents
Guidance on meeting regulations to be simplified
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OpinionSeven years after Grenfell: We have come a long way, but there is still a huge amount to do
Andrew Mellor reflects on the Grenfell Inquiry’s demand for radical reforms. The message is clear: urgent action is needed to protect lives
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OpinionGrenfell’s aftermath: How fire safety diverges between the US and UK
To a New Yorker, the idea that the UK would even need to discuss the merits of a high-rise having two exit stairs would be ludicrous, writes Chris Fogarty
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OpinionHow the new Approved Document T addresses the contentious issue of single-sex toilets
New regulations mandate single-sex toilet provisions in workplaces and public buildings, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionHow the latest HSE guidance on Mandatory Occurrence Reporting affects Principal Dutyholders
Andrew Mellor provides another essential update on the constantly evolving regulatory environment
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OpinionIt’s probably going to take a year for industry to get familiar with the new Building Safety Act regime
Industry has been working hard to get up to speed with the new regulations, but there’s still much to learn, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionA Principal Designer and Contractor become a legal requirement from October, but are architects and clients ready?
With just weeks until new legislation comes into effect, architects and clients are scrambling to get ready, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionSix years on from Grenfell and real change is happening. Don’t leave it too late to get up to speed
The pace of reforms since Grenfell has been frustratingly slow, but real change is being delivered, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionWe urgently need Principal Designers. Are architects ready to step up?
With significant risks and liabilities, and little time to train, will architects be willing or ready to take on the role, asks Andew Mellor
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FeaturesWhat the second staircase mandate might mean for high-rise architecture
Michael Gove announced plans just before Christmas for mandatory second staircases in towers over 30m. But what impact is this likely to have?