Built Environment

    Scrapping of Zero Carbon Homes policy has cost homeowners £120m

    Households are paying more to heat their homes because the UK Government scrapped planned regulations on energy efficiency, according to a new analysis.

    Published date:

    15/02/2019


    National Audit Office criticizes UK Government's planning system for new homes

    The UK Government's method for assessing the number of homes needed in local areas is 'flawed', according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

    Published date:

    14/02/2019


    BIM goes international with new ISO standards

    Two new international standards for building information modelling (BIM) have been published by BSI, as reported by Construction Index.

    Published date:

    04/02/2019


    New electrical safety guidance for social housing providers

    Newly published guidance sets out how social housing providers should take care of the electrical installations they manage.

    Published date:

    30/01/2019


    BSI Annual General Meeting

    The Annual General Meeting of The British Standards Institution is planned to be held on Thursday 16 May 2019 at 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL. Formal notice of the meeting, including details of the AGM business, will be sent to members in due course.

    Published date:

    29/01/2019


    BIM is going international

    The UK is leading the way in building information modelling (BIM), so much so that two British Standards are being adopted internationally as ISO standards. This is an exciting development, which will open up a new world for businesses that want to work internationally or simply to have confidence that they are following best practice.

    Published date:

    29/01/2019


    Is your workplace first aid kit up to date?

    What can go wrong when first aid is needed in the workplace? In a poorly organized situation, people panic and scramble around trying to find the first aid kit, only to discover the contents are old and tatty or unsuitable. It may be that no one knows whom or where the appointed first aider is – or even whether there is one.

    Published date:

    29/01/2019


    Is your water safe? Risk assessments and legionellosis

    We expect our homes, offices and other shared spaces to be safe. However, aquatic systems, including showers, air conditioning and spa facilities, can harbour dangerous bacteria from the Legionella genus.

    Published date:

    29/01/2019


    Charity Commission could face judicial review over Garden Bridge, says QC

    The Charity Commission may face judicial review proceedings if it does not take action against the Garden Bridge Trust, according to an article in Architects' Journal.

    Published date:

    09/01/2019


    Anti-flooding Welsh drainage regulations come into force

    Welsh regulations for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for developments of new properties have come into force, according to the Environment Journal.

    Published date:

    09/01/2019