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Simply put, the concept of ‘social value’ in construction refers to the potential benefits a project can offer both the local and wider community. These benefits can be long and short-term,...
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In 2022 it was announced that the Building Safety Act was to be passed into law, in a bid to address the widespread shortcomings in fire safety identified post-Grenfell. The legislation mandates the...
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The drive towards sustainability in construction has become much more than a fleeting trend in recent years. A seismic shift in practice has been predicted, influenced by increased awareness among...
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Following post-Grenfell enquiries, large-scale changes have been enacted in the Building Safety Act (2022) regarding the role of fire safety in construction and building maintenance. The bill will...
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Post-Grenfell inquiries wrapped up in July 2022, with the final reports being expected in 2023. The results are already impacting fire safety in high-rise buildings, but solid regulatory changes are...
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Anyone involved in a construction project must comply with legal requirements for fire safety, including clients, designers, architects, and site teams. Between January 2015 and March 2019, there...
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In the UK, schools are twice as likely to have a fire emergency than other non-domestic buildings. This is particularly concerning given how vulnerable some of the people within schools are, such as...
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A fire risk assessment is important for creating a safe environment in flats and apartment buildings, especially high-rise buildings and tower blocks. They are central in developing and maintaining...
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While fire safety is important in any building, commercial or residential, it is of paramount importance in care homes due to the vulnerability of residents. Fires in care homes not only put both...
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In the aftermath of Grenfell Tower, the importance of fire safety engineering gained further public prominence. After decades of regulatory non-compliance, many building owners and commercial...
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