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By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET comment on the HCLG Committee Report: Pre-legislative scrutiny
In response to the HCLG report relating to its Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the draft Building Safety Bill, Michelle Richmond MBE CEng FIET, IET Director of Membership and Professional Development, said:
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB reaction to HCLG report on pre-legislative scrutiny of Building Safety Bill
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee’s (HCLG) report released today (24 November 2020) on the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Leading built environment bodies call for sprinklers in all schools
Leading bodies in the built environment have signed a joint statement calling on the Government to require the installation of sprinklers in schools, including the retrofitting of sprinklers in existing school buildings when relevant refurbishment takes place.
Environment
By Wood for Good
Sustainability and safety should go hand in hand – ignorance is an enemy of both
Whilst we agree with Kieran Mullan MP that sustainability should not come before safety, if we focus first on ensuring truly quality buildings, there is no reason we cannot achieve both.
Fire safety debate must be informed by net zero facts Partner content
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By Mineral Products Association
Fire safety debate must be informed by net zero facts
Buildings are one of the main sources of carbon emissions in the UK, something which has to be tackled if we are to reach net zero. Simultaneously it’s critical that we take every opportunity to build safety into all new buildings in order to protect lives. It is possible to deliver both
Sustainability in construction should never be put before the safety of residents
Environment
By Kieran Mullan MP
Sustainability in construction should never be put before the safety of residents
There is a new found enthusiasm for resurrecting the use of timber in building because it is seen as being eco-friendly. We must ensure we use this moment of fire safety reform to act on risks across the board.
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB, RICS and RIBA welcome new fire safety measures in high-rise blocks
Three leading professional bodies in the built environment, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have jointly welcomed new measures from the Government which will ensure many more high-rise blocks will be fitted with sprinkler systems and safety signs.
Ministers announce major overhaul of building regulations to boost fire safety after Grenfell
Communities
Ministers announce major overhaul of building regulations to boost fire safety after Grenfell
Ministers have announced a major overhaul of building regulations in an effort to boost fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.