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Building Safety Regulator chief to step down

Construction Enquirer

The head of the Building Safety Regulator Philip White is to step down in September after a challenging two years at the helm. The Health and Safety Executive described the move as a partial retirement. of Gateway 2 new project applications have been approved to date.

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Lords launch inquiry into Building Safety Regulator delays

Construction Enquirer

The House of Lords has launched an inquiry into complaints about construction delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Contractors have been up-in-arms for months over backlogs in the approval process for new high rise building projects. ” Developers and contractors will also be keen to have their say.

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Just two new HRBs approved under new building safety regime

Construction News

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has revealed it has allowed construction to start on only two out of 130 higher risk building schemes submitted by developers since the start of the new gateway regime.

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Peers to probe safety regulator over delays to high-rise housing

Construction News

A House of Lords committee has launched an inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) amid growing concerns that its approval processes are slowing down the construction of new homes.

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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

Construction Dive

Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Wednesday Infrastructure Weekly Every Tuesday Labor & Safety Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. However, the hearing officer disagreed with their interpretation and reapproved the earlier land use approval.

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Fire chief: Grouping BSR applications could speed up approvals

Construction News

The Building Safety Regulator could be tasked with dealing with multiple buildings with similar characteristics at the same time to and tackle approval delays, according to a leading fire brigade chief.

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The Contractor’s Ultimate Guide to ISNetworld® Certification

Safety Services Company

ISNetworld® certification is a prestigious recognition granted through the ISNetworld® platform , designed to streamline contractor management by ensuring safety, procurement, and regulatory compliance. Enhanced Credibility : Obtaining this recognition signifies your dedication to maintaining high safety and compliance standards.