All Regulations articles – Page 13
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CommentSix years on from Grenfell and real change is finally happening
Following the sixth anniversary of Grenfell last month, Andrew Mellor reflects on building safety progress so far and finds much positivity - although many firms still have a long way to go
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NewsScheme to ban fire safety laggard developers comes into force
Gove brings regulations for ‘Responsible Actors Scheme’ into effect ahead of summer launch
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NewsTesting body BRE no longer accepting work from Kingspan or Celotex due to Grenfell
Firm ends relationship with insulation firms following evidence at inquiry
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CommentThe built environment is a big culprit on climate change – but you can help
Chris Brown sets out steps housing and construction businesses can take to help us to net zero
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NewsGrace period for Part L compliance ends
Government gave firms a year to comply with new carbon emission requirements
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NewsHousing association at centre of mould death tragedy appoints new permanent boss
Under-fire Rochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints Amanda Newton as new boss
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NewsDLUHC admits development may be hit due to ‘challenging position’ for HAs
Government accepts ‘trade-offs’ will likely affect affordable housing numbers
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NewsSYHA found non-compliant after ‘loss of control’ leads to lending agreement breaches
5,700-home provider downgraded by the Regulator of Social Housing after miscalculating covenant compliance
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NewsAll social housing in England should be audited, say NHF and CIH
Housing associations, government and regulators need to work together to define new standards for social housing and ensure each home meets these, according to an action plan published in response to the Better Social Housing Review
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NewsCity Hall ‘wouldn’t rule out’ lowering second staircase threshold, deputy mayor says
‘We have to be clear that safety comes first,’ London’s deputy mayor for housing says as list of major schemes made unviable by rule grows
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NewsWates and Havering Council pause 1,380-home estate rebuild due to second staircase uncertainty
Joint venture latest developer to halt development since proposed ban on single-staircase in high-rises
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NewsRegulator launches probe into South Yorkshire Housing Association
5,700-home provider may have breached the governance and financial viability standard
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NewsIndustry ‘shocked’ by Building Safety Regulator head’s sudden departure
Peter Baker retired from the Building Safety Regulator last week
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In FocusWhat you need to know about Morrell’s ‘seminal’ review into products testing
A review of construction product testing commissioned by ministers following Grenfell Inquiry evidence has recommended sweeping changes. Here’s a guide to what it all means
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NewsMorrell products testing review calls for sweeping reforms
Landmark report recommends bringing all construction materials on market into scope of new regulator
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NewsGove warns shareholders in three cladding firms of ‘severe consequences’ if they do not pay up
Kingspan, Arconic and Saint-Gobain have yet to commit money towards repairs
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NewsDandara and Avant edge closer to signing cladding contract
Two of the remaining four housebuilders named by Gove are in talks with DLUHC
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NewsBuilding safety registration portal for high-rise buildings goes live
Details of 12,500 buildings required to be submitted to new Building Safety Regulator before 1 October
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In FocusWe are entering a new era for building safety - but are we ready for the new regulator?
The Building Safety Regulator’s registration process for high-rise buildings starts in a few days’ time. Carl Brown assesses how prepared the new regulator and the industry are for the start of a fresh regime
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NewsGove invites Kingspan boss to discuss cladding compensation following 'record profits'
Housing secretary wants to hear from material firm’s chief executive before Easter