Professional standards

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has announced it is introducing a new membership category.

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is looking for additional End Point Assessors to support the development of apprentice BEMS Controls Engineers.

Howarth Timber’s Emily Green has compiled a short guide on the importance of properly specified, fitted and maintained fire doors.

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1197: Incorrect firestopping by a third-party certificated contractor

Kirri Porter-White, CABE’s Head of Competence and Learning, explains how the CABE CPD audit is about maintaining standards

The Society for the Environment registers and champions professionals with proven competence in their environmental work.

Prism Fire Risk Management’s Tony Bolder ACABE says, as a CABE member, having access to the British Standards Institution’s database is invaluable

The Building a Safer Future author welcomes the launch of the Engineering Council’s competency register for professionally qualified structural and civil engineers this month, which has been developed in response to her report recommendations.

Action Sustainability’s Operational Toolkit: Combatting Slavery in the Built Environment aims to keep modern slavery off sites and out of the construction industry supply chain

Lars Fredenlund, CEO of Cobuilder, believes data templates are key for the CE/UKCA marking transition

A groundbreaking project completed by Leeds Beckett University and Aggregate Industries UK is informing best practice around safety in the UK construction materials industry.

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1322: Structural designs carried out by non engineer

The UK construction product industry is facing a new era of regulatory and standards challenges. Huw Morris outlines everything you need to know about digital product passports.

Building managers are well versed in dealing with issues of bricks and mortar, fixtures and fittings, but what about residents? How do you do a resident engagement strategy, asks Matt Lamy.

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in Ireland has signed the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 56 of 2025).

What happens when you find yourself working beyond your competency? It can happen, says Denise Chevin, and the consequences can be dire.

Actis’ Mark Cooper welcomes the changes to apprenticeships, but warns that a longer-term strategy is required to tackle the housing crisis and skills shortage.

Ian McKinnon, Chief Product Officer at Veriforce CHAS, asks what the Procurement Act 2023 means for social value.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a public consultation on its new ‘Responsible use of AI 1st Edition’ Professional Standard, which aims to provide guidance on the ethical and practical considerations of AI in the natural and built environment sectors. The consultation closes on 29 April.

Still not convinced about the value of apprenticeships and mentoring opportunities? Meet some of those who have taken this path in the industry