The free digital training programme aims to empower those responsible for building safety management in buildings above 18 metres with a firm understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE), a government-funded advisory body providing trusted, independent support ...

In-depth research to measure how well the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) sector is adapting to the new building safety regime has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and will be carried out in partnership with construction ...

LRPM, a provider of residential and commercial block and estate management across London, has created a specialist practice with dedicated expertise as it doubles high-rise residential blocks under management in just six months. The specialist practice addresses the complex regulatory ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in its role as the Building Safety Regulator(BSR), has appointed CROSS-UK (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures) as the official voluntary reporting system for structural and fire safety until at least 2028. As part of ...

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has suspended 14 member companies for failing to comply with its independent audit process. The Association’s Council, whose members are responsible for BESA’s governance and ensuring that it continues to meet the vision and ...

The first in a planned series of practical guides to help the building services industry demonstrate its competence and ability to comply with increasingly stringent building safety legislation and standards has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) ...

A call for evidence has been issued by the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise ...

A total of 145 specialist firms – 81 per cent being SMEs have secured a place on Fusion 21’s national Building Safety and Compliance Framework designed to support members to manage and maintain safe buildings and demonstrate building compliance. Worth ...

The official launch of a new Standard for building safety took place on Friday (2 May) at the House of Lords at an event hosted by his Lordship the Earl of Lindsay. The new UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence ...

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been recognised for its outstanding work in supporting members through the complexities of the Building Safety Act (BSA), winning Best Member Engagement Award at last week’s Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. This accolade ...