Tag: Building Regulations
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Navigating the Principal Designer Role Across England and Wales: What the New Welsh Consultation Means
As the construction safety landscape continues to evolve in the wake of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022), those of us working in construction across England and Wales must pay close attention to how new roles and responsibilities are being implemented regionally. Personally, while I’m primarily professionally based in England, I live in Wales—and…
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Understanding the Principal Designer’s Role in Compliance with CDM and BSA
The role of a Principal Designer (PD) is pivotal in ensuring the success and safety of construction projects. As the construction industry evolves, the legislative framework governing health and safety has become increasingly comprehensive. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) are two critical pieces of…
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Lessons from Tragedy – The Evolution of Building Safety Regulations
In the world of construction and safety, regulations are often shaped by the lessons learned from past tragedies. The Aberfan disaster of 1966 and the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017 have profoundly influenced health and safety legislation in the UK. These events underscore the importance of stringent safety measures and the continuous evolution of regulations…