Insight

Alongside the culture changes to safety and competency, Matt Lamy asks where the construction industry is in terms of managing quality and where it should be

Passive fire protection is designed to compartmentalise a fire and stop it spreading; however, awareness of different solutions could be better, as Peter Crush reports

Mechanical engineer Mark McBride-White recently illustrated how inclusivity in the workplace and beyond could ensure mental and physical safety in CABE’s latest Webinar Wednesday.

Here's a round-up of all the latest articles from buildingengineer.org.uk.

Building Engineer speaks to upcoming Webinar Wednesday expert Barry Cope – managing director of the Building Compliance Testers Association Group – about how he is using IT to prevent rogue testers and incorrect data.

Denise Chevin and Nick Warburton explore three very different buildings with innovations to inspire and delight.

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. 

Modern methods of construction (MMC) have the potential to deliver incredible benefits, but first must prove themselves safe and compliant. Matt Lamy investigates.

How does the construction sector compare when it comes to skills development? And have things become better or worse since the 2016 Farmer Review? Peter Crush reports

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

With the UK Prime Minister setting out an amended path to net zero, Matt Lamy asks the experts how this will affect the construction industry and the drive for retrofitting

A Dutch concept for retrofitting homes with off-site components is seizing the imagination of social landlords. Huw Morris reports

Understand how the Building Safety Act is reshaping the standards for those working on higher-risk buildings, ensuring the safety of our built environment.

CABE’s Technical Director Richard Harral and CIBSE’s Chief Technical Officer 
Dr Hywel Davies discuss key challenges for industry professionals following the Building Safety Act 2022 in England (BSA).

Swapping like-for-like has been a construction industry staple as a way to respond to market forces and keep costs down. However, it isn’t that simple to see what’s missing in products and processes, as Elaine Knutt discovers.

A recent National House Building Council report has been compiled by asking social housing developers about their hopes and challenges. Peter Crush asks what the future of social housing holds.

Far-reaching safety legislation and grand ethical aspirations mark a revolution in the industry, but how does it fit with the personal, day-to-day experience of the job? Integrity may seem like a small thing, but it has mighty consequences, as Denise Chevin discovers.