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Alleged energy efficiency fraud

Three companies have been named by the Serious Fraud Office over alleged fraud linked to a government-backed energy efficiency programme.

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CABE presidential inauguration

At Knebworth Barns, a new venue for 2026, CABE inaugurates new President Paul Grinyer and the rest of the team.

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Hackitt review calls for radical overhaul of England’s building control system

The government-appointed Building Control Independent Panel has concluded that England’s current building control system “cannot deliver the assurance, consistency and conflict-free oversight” needed to protect public safety, calling for sweeping reforms that could ultimately end developers’ ability to choose their own building control provider.

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Builder held accountable for BSA failures

An Essex builder has been held accountable for non-compliant building work under the Building Safety Act.
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Free CPD module on insulation

Insulation specialist Actis has created a free one-hour module entitled Tomorrow’s Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards as demand for RIBA-approved CPD on how to meet energy efficiency targets soars.

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Housing Health and Safety Rating System reforms set to come into force this month

Building engineers and housing professionals have just weeks to prepar...
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Government reaffirms commitment to net zero with proposed seventh carbon budget

The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net zero ...

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Contractor fined following serious roof fall incident

A Hampshire-based construction company has been fined £80,000 after a subcontractor suffered life-changing injuries when he fell more than 15 feet through a fragile rooflight during repair works.

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New partnership to develop critical retrofit skills

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and The Retrofit Academy ...

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Building design

Elevated concerns

PEW Electrical warns that lift fire safety is becoming a critical challenge in major retrofit and remediation programmes, particularly in older high-rise and mixed-use buildings.

Enforcement

Is it clear?

Since Dame Judith Hackitt identified significant issues with the lack of transparency in the construction product regime and the Morrell-Day Report made a case for reform, Denise Chevin asks if any progress has actually been made.
Professional standards

What to expect from Fire Engineering Reform: lessons from Building Control

Noel Pells MCABE C.Build E, Director at PRP, discusses what we can expect from the proposed fire engineering profession reform based on what happened with building control.

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Building design

Fire stopping on a live site

Dean Mullen of Time Matters Fire Protection discusses a case study in cable tray co-ordination and compartmentation constraint
Legislation

Out of sight, out of mind?

Adrian Simmonds, Practice Leader for Property Risk Solutions at QBE Insurance, strikes a cautionary note on the UK government’s ‘rooftop revolution’ in solar power.
Building design

Elevated concerns

PEW Electrical warns that lift fire safety is becoming a critical challenge in major retrofit and remediation programmes, particularly in older high-rise and mixed-use buildings.
CABE news

Association Update: presidential visit to Hong Kong & Macau

The 2026 presidential visit to Hong Kong and Macau was about strengthening partnerships and renewing commitments.
Policy

Slow and sure wins the race

Hamish Paterson, Director and Head of Building Surveying at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, discusses progress in Scotland’s cladding remediation programme.
Legislation

The road less travelled

Dr Gavin Dunn FCABE, Chief Executive, Fire Protection Association, discusses the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report’s recommendations for greater competence among individuals working in the sector.
Enforcement

Is it clear?

Since Dame Judith Hackitt identified significant issues with the lack of transparency in the construction product regime and the Morrell-Day Report made a case for reform, Denise Chevin asks if any progress has actually been made.
CABE news

CABE presidential inauguration

At Knebworth Barns, a new venue for 2026, CABE inaugurates new President Paul Grinyer and the rest of the team.

CABE News

CABE news

Association Update: presidential visit to Hong Kong & Macau

The 2026 presidential visit to Hong Kong and Macau was about strengthening partnerships and renewing commitments.
CABE news

CABE presidential inauguration

At Knebworth Barns, a new venue for 2026, CABE inaugurates new President Paul Grinyer and the rest of the team.

CABE news

Hywel Davies OBE reflects on 'tsunami' of announcements and consultations

Hywel Davies OBE, CABE Head of Technical Insight, works to inform and ...
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Are you ready?

Andrew Gordon, Founder and Regional Director of PartB Fire Engineering...

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New CABE President Paul Grinyer sets out his plans for the coming year

After many years of reading this journal, it is hard to believe that I have the honour of writing the welcome as CABE President.