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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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Second staircase rule halts Wates estate revamp

Construction Enquirer

A statement by the joint venture said: “Due to the current uncertainty regarding future building safety standards, Havering and Wates have taken the difficult decision to pause the construction at Waterloo and Queen Street, part of the 12 estates programme through our joint venture. ” . ”

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Contractors need to rethink approaches to fire safety, say specialists

Construction News

Construction firms need a deeper understanding of new building regulations and guidance, a specialist industry group has warned.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fire-resistant coatings can be applied to steel to delay structural damage, further enhancing safety and potentially lowering insurance premiums. Using steel framing can also help meet stringent building codes and safety regulations, which can further reduce insurance costs.

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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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5 Benefits of Digital Safety Training Tools Over Traditional Options

Safety Services Company

Quick Highlights: Traditional safety training methods have major limitations when compared to their digital counterparts. Digital safety training tools can be infinitely scaled to meet the needs of your organization, regardless of company size, team member location, or the type of training required. Why does this matter ?

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Fire safety experts wanted for new £140m framework

Construction Enquirer

Specialists are being urged to join a new framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector. LHC Procurement Group’s Fire Safety (FS2) Framework is now open for prospective suppliers across the country to apply until mid-August.