JELD-WEN launches RIBA-accredited fire safety CPD
JELD-WEN, one of the UK’s leading doorset manufacturers, has launched a new RIBA-accredited CPD...
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Category: Health and safety
Wall cavity barrier (Red edition) meets masonry construction challenge
In medium to high rise buildings where the external façade is masonry, brickwork may need...
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The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) debunk the top ten myths about asbestos: What our sector needs to know
Asbestos remains a significant health hazard in the UK, especially for those in the finishes and...
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Saving Lives: The Critical Importance of Defibrillator Training and Awareness
Earlier this month, the FIS (Finishes & Interiors Sector) team undertook Basic Life Saving...
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Suicides among construction occupations in the UK
A recent paper from Glasgow Caledonian University, made a sobering read as it highlights a...
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Landlord fined for fire safety breaches
A landlord has been ordered to pay £3,924 after being found guilty of breaching the Regulatory...
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Competence and compliance: Key takeaways from the NBS Construction Leaders’ summit
Competence and Compliance: Key takeaways from the NBS Construction Leaders’ Summit Senior...
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CIC publishes recommendations for the built environment
The Construction Leadership Council has published a comprehensive set of joint recommendations to...
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New website for passive fire safety and acoustic specialists
Siderise has launched its brand-new website. In addition to offering an enhanced user experience...
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Demonstrate organisational capability with the latest version of the Common Assessment Standard
An updated version of the Common Assessment Standard – the industry-agreed pre-qualification...
Read MoreResidents were given less than 24 hours to evacuate Harlow block over fire safety fears.
The owners of a residential block of flats in Harlow were issued with a prohibition notice after officers from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) found “significant fire safety concerns”. Housing association Places...
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A timely reminder: Eligibility for transitional arrangements in building control
As the building control authority for higher-risk buildings, the Building Safety Regulator is...
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