Current Articles
The RICS' Residential Retrofit Standard – What are the Implications for Housing Associations?
RICS unveiled a new standard for residential retrofit work, marking a significant milestone in the drive towards more sustainable and energy-efficient housing
Simon Walker, National DirectorCurious about the effects the BSR will have on your project?
Arguably, the most impactful change at project level is the implementation of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as the building control authority for all Higher Risk Buildings.
Ed Resek, Associate DirectorBuilding on Success – The Way Forward for PFI Schemes
Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) to many have had a troubled past. However, the facts are clear in that a vast amount of PFI contracts will reach expiration within the next 10 years. Plenty of time to sort out, you would think… Well not exactly.
David Hooson-Jones, Lead DirectorRAAC and Ruin – the sequel
The disclosure on the 31st August that circa 105 schools have had to be closed or had classrooms taken out of use due to RAAC ignited a media storm and intense political debate.
Trevor Rushton, Group ChairmanWatts Pocket Handbook
Now in its 29th edition – continues its commitment to share industry knowledge by providing technical and legal information across a comprehensive spread of property and construction topics.
Subjects include:
Contracts and procurement
Insurance
Materials and defects
Environmental and sustainability issues
The must-have reference book for professionals and students in construction, building surveying, service engineering, property development and more.
