Last month we reported on the Building Safety Act coming into law and what this means for building owners. As a quick recap, the law brings into effect the biggest changes in how buildings are planned, designed and constructed in a generation. The main changes for leaseholders to bear in mind is that the new …
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Hundreds of high-rise buildings are being registered with the new building safety regulator (BSR) since the new registration process for high-rise buildings opened in April. The process is part of a new push to protect residents living at height. What do the new regulations entail? As per the new regulations all high-rise residential buildings must …
Asbestos has been banned from use in buildings for more than 20 years, however its unwelcome legacy still lives on. Commonly used as a fire restraint and form of insulation up to being outlawed in 1999, asbestos is still taking the lives of thousands of UK residents every year. The deadly legacy of asbestos – …
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UK Health and safety regulations could face a drastic overhaul in 2024 if the Retained EU Law Bill (RELB) is passed in its current form. What could change? If the bill is passed all secondary health and safety law could be replaced. The RELB gives the government licence to amend and replace EU law. The …
There are both standard rules and bespoke permits for businesses that use, treat and dispose of waste. In this article, we’ll explain whether you need a permit, which type is suitable for your business and how to apply. An exhaustive guide to environmental waste permits can be referenced on Gov UK’s environmental waste permits guidance. …
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