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Guidance about meeting the building regulations, given by decisions on disputes made by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
From 28 June 2022, the leaseholder protections on building safety costs in England have come into effect.
List of developers who have pledged to commit to remediate life critical fire safety works in buildings over 11 metres.
This guidance provides leaseholders with a plain English explanation of the implications of the leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022.
Answers to frequently asked questions about registered buildings.
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.
Understand the roles of accountable persons and the principal accountable person for a high-rise residential building, and what they must do.
This series brings together all research documents relating to building regulations.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
BIS analysis of construction of domestic buildings by country.
The information clients, principal designers, principal contractors and accountable persons need to keep.
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.
An update on building regulations and fire safety guidance as part of wider reforms to building safety.
Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, and businesses with high energy use will receive funding to help cut bills and emissions.
Check whether you'll have to pay to replace cladding or to fix other safety problems with your building.
Information and publications from certificates held on the Energy Performance of Buildings Register.
Information on how statistics on energy performance of buildings are compiled.
Updated guidance will call for second staircases in all new buildings over 18 metres from 30 September 2026.
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