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Major Building Safety Regulator shake-up to end tower delays

Construction Enquirer

The government has stepped in to take direct control of the Building Safety Regulator in a shake-up aimed at unblocking high-rise housing delays and restoring industry confidence. Responsibility for the regulator is being stripped from the Health and Safety Executive and handed to a new arm’s length agency under the housing ministry.

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BSR backlog swells as new build approvals run to 36 weeks

Construction Enquirer

The scale of delays plaguing the Building Safety Regulator’s gateway approval process has been laid bare in the first set of published official figures. Responsibility for the regulator is being stripped from the Health and Safety Executive and handed to a new arm’s length agency under the housing ministry.

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New Building Safety Regulator boss steps down

Construction Enquirer

Former HSE director of construction, Peter Baker was picked two years ago to lead the new Building Safety Regulator set up in the wake of the Grenfell disaster. His decision to retire before the new body, which lies within the Health and Safety Executive, is formally launched next year was a surprise to many involved in consultations.

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How to Ensure Health & Safety Compliance in Construction

UK Construction Blog

The post How to Ensure Health & Safety Compliance in Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction Health and safety compliance is a critical priority for the construction industry. Various regulatory bodies set out requirements that construction companies must follow to maintain safe work environments.

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Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction

UK Construction Blog

By adopting BIM and working closely with developers, structural engineers, and sustainability consultants, they ensure that projects are delivered not only on time and within budget but with design intent fully preserved. Government targets aim for the construction of 300,000 new homes annually—a figure that has consistently been missed.

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NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes

The Pro Builder

Department of Health & Human Services budget proposal completely eliminated Job Corps funding. It would also allow state and local governments flexibility in amending the codes prior to adoption. In other words, it gives federal agencies the latitude to interpret the scope of regulations. Raimondo and Relentless Inc.

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

The post Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Jackhammers reach 90-110 decibels during concrete breaking work. Concrete breakers produce sustained noise above 100 decibels for hours during structural removal work.