UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
These lintels must comply with strict British and European standards (including BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 and BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014) to ensure proper load-bearing capacity and safety requirements. These lintels undergo rigorous testing following BS EN 845-2:2013 and BS EN 846-9:2016 standards, ensuring consistent performance.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 25, 2025
The Future Homes Standard, expected in May 2025, mandates 75-80% carbon emission reductions compared to 2013 standards, requiring low-carbon heating systems and enhanced thermal performance across all new homes. Post-Grenfell safety reforms continue transforming construction practices.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 30, 2025
Fire fighters called in to sort out Building Safety Regulator 1 day Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator are to be made, under new leadership and with extra staff. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
The Construction Index
JUNE 24, 2025
Changes at Barratt North East 18 hours Promotion for Moore as Milburn retires Quality group calls for HSE to lose Building Safety Regulator 18 hours The Health & Safety Executive is proving to be the wrong body to host the Building Safety Regulator, it is being argued.
The Construction Index
JULY 9, 2025
He continued: “Optimism has been further eroded by the delays experienced by so many as a result of the introduction of the Building Safety Act. However, the recent spending review should act as a positive force for many aspects in support of what we and others in the industry are looking to achieve.”
The Construction Index
JULY 9, 2025
However, amid this widespread financial and operational strain, the industry has also been coming to terms with the implications of the government’s recent Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). A necessary regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA is a response to the long-standing issues around building safety.
The Construction Index
JULY 14, 2025
The development recently secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, making it one of the first new-build schemes nationally to overcome this hurdle. This project will transform a long-derelict site and help address the city’s growing housing need with a focus on design, safety and sustainability.”
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