Policy & Regulations

As England embarks on a new legislative regime for standards and accountability, Denise Chevin speaks to Sarah Neary, who has been at the forefront of building reform in Ireland for the past decade.

In the next video in our series of six short videos surrounding the key questions raised in response to changes for those with duty holding responsibilities, former CABE Chief Executive Dr. Gavin Dunn and Fabrick Managing Director David Ing dive into the world of professional engineering collaboration. Discover how leading engineering institutes are coming together to create a new professional standard of excellence for dutyholders working on higher-risk buildings.

The documents summarise regulations coming into force in April in Wales and secondary regulations on restricted activities and functions.

Building control professionals in Wales can register as a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

A new service providing residents in England with a way to check if their high-rise building has been registered as higher risk has been launched by the UK Government.

The Welsh government has released new regulations implementing the Building Safety Act 2022.

The Department for Infrastructure has opened a consultation to help inform any future review of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement, which sets out the regional planning policies for the development of land.

Since the publication of the HSE’s approach to enforcement when issues of non-compliance or serious risk are identified, secondary legislation for the in-occupation phase has passed through the parliamentary process.

Professionals working in Building Control in Wales can now go online and register as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

Straightforward in its aim, protracted in its realisation, the Procurement Act 2023 is set to come into force this year. Peter Crush reviews its arduous journey.

CABE explores how the BSA introduces clear accountability for dutyholders working on higher-risk buildings to prove their competence.

After nearly two decades in the building control industry, Mark Tambini FCABE was recently appointed Head of Building Regulations Policy for the Welsh Government. Just weeks into the role, he tells Building Engineer what his priorities are, and how he plans to push the boundaries. 

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has launched the New Homes Quality Code in Northern Ireland.

Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) and Accountable Persons (APs) must ensure they have met their legal duties under the Building Safety Act 2022 or face enforcement action for non-compliance, the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has warned. 

Darragh O’Brien TD, Ireland’s Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has signed EU (In-Building Physical Infrastructure for High-Speed Electronic Communications) Regulations 2023.

Last month, from 5-6 December, CABE and CIBSE joined forces for a free, two-day technical symposium and exhibition. Here's a round-up of the second day of speakers.

Earlier this month, CABE and CIBSE joined forces for a free, two-day technical symposium and exhibition at London’s ExCel.

We delve into the crucial topic of how we process and maintain higher-risk buildings under the oversight of the Building Safety Regulator.

This special Q&A article explains why the Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced, the changes in relation to dutyholders, and how the changes will impact the role of the new accountable persons.

Ashden’s new policy briefing shows pathways to change for domestic retrofit and examples of regional trailblazers setting best practices for homes across the northeast of England.