Architecture

Safety Delays Hammer Van Elle

Summary Van Elle, a piling contractor, attributes a £5.5m revenue drop to building safety regulation delays. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced stricter safety checks, causing project delays and impacting revenue. This highlights the financial […]

Architecture

London Fire Safety: Still Inadequate?

Summary London’s fire safety regulations, while stringent, still reveal inadequacies, especially concerning fire risk assessments. This article delves into the current state of fire safety in London, highlighting persistent gaps and offering insights into necessary […]

Architecture

High-Rise Safety: New Alert Systems

Summary This article discusses the changes to UK Building Regulations regarding evacuation alert systems in high-rise residential buildings over 18m. Driven by the Grenfell Tower tragedy, these regulations mandate new systems and standards for both […]

Architecture

UK Building Regulations: 2025 Updates

Summary This article explores the key changes to UK Building Regulations in 2025, focusing on the Future Homes Standard and the Building Safety Act. These regulations aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and […]