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New Building Safety Regulator boss steps down

Construction Enquirer

The new Chief Inspector of Buildings appointed to lead the biggest change in building safety for a generation has retired. 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.

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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

A significant post-flooding issue with traditional materials, such as wood, is the widespread growth of mold and mildew, which can pose serious health risks. Eliminating this risk reduces potential health hazards and lowers maintenance costs over the building’s lifespan. Steel is resistant to mold growth.

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Building Safety Regulator aims to recruit ex-police investigators

Construction News

The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is targeting former police officers to join its team and help bring criminal prosecutions.

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Record low accident rates among NASC contractors

Construction Enquirer

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its annual Safety Report showing the lowest rates of accidents among NASC contractor members since records began – indisputably proving that audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations. It’s great news for the sector.”

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KPA Flex Software Enhances Construction Safety and Compliance with Advanced Features

Civil + Structural Engineer

. — KPA , a leading provider of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance solutions, announced the release of new features in the KPA Flex software platform that are specifically tailored for construction safety programs to streamline efficiency, increase real-time visibility, and foster a robust safety culture.

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Gateway system pre-app meeting on the table, says BSR head

Construction News

The head of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has said he wouldnt be averse to pre-application engagement to ease gateway two delays.

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Newest Safety Regulations for Construction Sites in 2023

Construction Placements

Newest Safety Regulations for Construction Sites in 2023 This post provides an overview of the newest safety regulations for construction sites in 2023, highlighting the latest measures being taken to ensure the safety of construction workers and the public.