The Scottish government has opened a consultation seeking the views of stakeholders on a review of building standards relating to the fire safety of historic buildings converted for hotel use.
Much has been made of the building safety changes in England – notably the establishing of the BSR and the BSA and the regulation of building control – but what about the devolved nations, asks Peter Crush?
With the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) becoming fully operational and
the ramping up of its support for industry to meet its own responsibilities
under the Building Safety Act 2022, last year was hailed as a defining
moment in building safety in England as work progresses in 2025 to make
high-rise residential buildings safer.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) addresses burgeoning urban density, a multifaceted global issue that requires innovative approaches in architecture, urban planning and public policy.
