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QUICKBLOCK’s innovative building block system enables the Armed Forces to build defensive structures rated for ballistics and blast protection
Consultation covering the proposed changes to building regulations under part 3 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Commission was convened to advise government on how to promote and increase the use of high-quality design for new build homes and neighbourhoods.
BIS analysis of construction of domestic buildings by country.
A consultation to understand how prepared the sector is to adapt to a new approach to building, to be adopted across government departments where it presents value for money.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
This consultation seeks views on the design of a proposed levy on developers who seek regulatory permission to build certain high rise residential buildings.
The Building Research Establishment was government agency which provided independent advice and information on building performance, construction and fire safety in the United Kingdom. BRE was privatised in 1997.
Guidance about meeting the building regulations, given by decisions on disputes made by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
We are seeking views on our proposals for a radically new building and fire safety system which puts residents' safety at its heart.
Find out the classes of building inspectors, the competencies needed and how to register as a building inspector in England and Wales.
Time series data on starts and completions of new build dwellings in local authorities across the UK, on a financial year basis.
Independent report on how to promote and increase the use of high-quality design for new build homes and neighbourhoods.
Help with the structure and fire safety information you need when applying to register a high-rise residential building with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
An open letter from the Housing Minister and the Director of Building Safety regarding charges associated with managing safety in high rise buildings.
House building; new build dwellings, starts and completions by tenure
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