All Regulations articles – Page 17
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Red tape threatens to stifle development, says NFB
Mounting red tape threatens to drive out small and medium firms, federation tells Callcutt review
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NewsWhat the code will cost
So now we have an idea of what the code for sustainable homes will require and when it will require it. what we didn’t know, until now, is what the damage to our wallets would be …
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Comment
... and do the right thing
Gillian Birkby, who assisted the HSE team that revised the regulations, outlines the role of the CDM co-ordinator and the duties of clients
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FeaturesRight second time
Regulations Forget the dreary paperwork of old. The new CDM regulations are bigger, better and far more practical.
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Let’s stick together ...
The new CDM regulations come into force tomorrow. In this special, Christopher Pedder explains how the new rules will promote partnering ...
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Client fears remain as CDM regs come into force
The revised CDM regulations will come into force as planned tomorrow in spite of client concerns.
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NewsRed tape victory for Building
Government launches plans to restructure Building Regulations and building control following Building magazine campaign
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NewsParliament to debate CDM regs after Cameron protest
David Cameron has called for the CDM regs to be cancelled and has forced issue into House of Commons
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NewsNew register to monitor building control
Government consultation paper calls for better record keeping in local authority building control offices
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FeaturesNow all this is the client’s problem ...
As Building’s many health and safety blunder photos show, the UK’s construction sites remain hairy old places to work. What has changed is that the CDM regulations are about to put more responsibility for policing them on the employer. Katie Puckett finds out just how much – and how five ...
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FeaturesYou wait all year for a green initiative ...
Sustainability Having introduced a raft of sustainability measures just before Christmas, the government must allow them time to develop into a clear strategy.
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FeaturesThis is Year Zero
In 10 years’ time, the home pictured is going to be the industry’s standard product, if the government’s call for a zero carbon ‘revolution’ is successful. Vikki Miller assesses its chances
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CommentCompetence is the key
Meeting different regulatory requirements is a nightmare for plumbers and a serious problem for everyone else in the construction industry. But there is a better way.
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NewsGovernment unveils Code for Sustainable Homes
Code is based on EcoHomes and will be mandatory for new homes from April 2008
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Design institutes tackle site deaths
Design experts launch joint strategy to cut number of workplace fatalities
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NewsGovernment launches forum for building regs
The government says postings on new forum will inform future building regulations
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FeaturesRegs revisited
Building’s Reform the Regs campaign kicked off a year ago with the aim of defeating baffling, contradictory and constrictive red tape. Thomas Lane casts his eye over the progress made and finds that things are getting simpler, which can only mean better
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NewsHealth and Safety Commission approves CDM regs
Proposed CDM regs will be submitted to the health and safety minister for approval ahead of coming into force next spring
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FeaturesWhat to specify: regulations
Whether it’s for noise or fire or disability discrimination, the products here will keep your projects on the right side of the law