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New Building Safety Regulator boss steps down

Construction Enquirer

The new Chief Inspector of Buildings appointed to lead the biggest change in building safety for a generation has retired. Former HSE director of construction, Peter Baker was picked two years ago to lead the new Building Safety Regulator set up in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

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Building Safety Regulator aims to recruit ex-police investigators

Construction News

The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is targeting former police officers to join its team and help bring criminal prosecutions.

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Contractors need to rethink approaches to fire safety, say specialists

Construction News

Construction firms need a deeper understanding of new building regulations and guidance, a specialist industry group has warned.

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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fire-resistant coatings can be applied to steel to delay structural damage, further enhancing safety and potentially lowering insurance premiums. Using steel framing can also help meet stringent building codes and safety regulations, which can further reduce insurance costs.

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Second staircase rule halts Wates estate revamp

Construction Enquirer

A statement by the joint venture said: “Due to the current uncertainty regarding future building safety standards, Havering and Wates have taken the difficult decision to pause the construction at Waterloo and Queen Street, part of the 12 estates programme through our joint venture. ” . ”

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OSHA rule proposal requires construction PPE to fit properly

Construction Dive

The regulation update will explicitly mandate that employers provide appropriately sized safety gear, which could better protect more workers, especially women.

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Record low accident rates among NASC contractors

Construction Enquirer

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its annual Safety Report showing the lowest rates of accidents among NASC contractor members since records began – indisputably proving that audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations. It’s great news for the sector.”