Intelligence

Stuart Fairlie, Managing Director of Elmhurst Energy, says landlords have a responsibility for their tenants’ wellbeing

In order to understand why safety case reports have been causing such issues, it is best to start from the beginning.

CABE Past President Stewart McArthur attended the launch of the Scottish Building Standards Hub.

Use, handling, storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries is an everyday occurrence. Socotec considers how this can be managed safely.

Louise Wren, BSF Lead, gives an update on the partnership with CABE and evidencing competence collaboration.

CABE Built Environment 2024 winner ONE Engage links building safety teams with residents and fire and rescue services to herald a new era in building safety.

Health and safety workloads have never been more demanding – and don’t facilities managers just know it.

The deadline to reduce carbon emissions by 68% is 2030 – a mere six years away – and the BRE wants to see action.

Small details in the design of public spaces may be missed by many people, but for those who need them they make all the difference, says Marshalls.

Alexis Potter, Managing Director at BauWatch UK, says imaging technology can create safer and more secure construction sites

Zehnder Group and CIBSE find a worryingly low understanding of overheating regulations and mitigation measures among building service engineers – so what needs to be done?

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1214: Accommodation occupied before critical safety features commissioned.

BSIF CEO Alan Murray discusses how the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme can help those responsible for buying PPE and safety equipment

AI is increasingly being used as a recruitment tool, but RRC International asks if its inherent bias is deterring women from health and safety careers

Adam Fox, Director at vibration isolation specialist Mason UK, explains the role that vibration engineering can play in adaptive reuse of buildings

Alex Minett, Head of Global New Markets at Veriforce CHAS, considers what lessons the UK can learn from how the US approaches the issue of PPE inclusivity.

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) calls for greater use of automation and control systems.

Firetrace International’s report highlights that renewable energy generation and batteries are often co-located – however, the focus is on battery fire safety alone

The 2024 Surface Design Awards were the culmination of 160 entries from 20 countries brought together to celebrate innovation in material use in architectural design projects around the world.

RSK Wilding wonders if biodiversity net gain and conservation covenants are actually understood, despite now being a statutory part of planning and development.