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In the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, Secure Information Boxes (SIBs) have become mandatory for many multi-occupancy residential buildings, particularly high-rise blocks. If you’re responsible for building management, design or development, then you need to make sure you have a robust solution in place. The Safety Letterbox Company has that solution. As a Secured By Design member company, our SIB is fully tested to rigorous standards and classed as Secured By Design. Each box is Certisecure certified with a specific sticker used to identify its conformity. Just place an order at https://lnkd.in/eFZdft7E or call 01639 633 525. We can usually deliver within 4 weeks, with full fixing instructions, a guide for SIB content and also who the Responsible Person should contact to inform of its location. Made in Britain - official Business News Wales Manufacturing Wales Secured by Design NBS #firesafety #ukhousing #londonhousing #manchesterhousing #socialhousing #sib #housingassociations #carehomesuk #hrrb #highrisebuildings #highriskbuildings

📣 📣📣Finally!- Second stair guidance expected this week!! Very much needed as the lack of guidance has created a massive backlog on high rise residential schemes coming forward since DLUHC in December 2022 published a consultation paper on plans to mandate second staircases on residential buildings over 30m in height, subsequently reduced to 18m. “The vacuum created is causing huge uncertainty and frustration, increasing costs and amidst a housing crisis, thwarting the delivery of apartment schemes." "Developers including Peabody, Hill and Land Securities have all admitted to having put schemes on hold or into redesign due to the second staircase mandate, while Berkeley has said it could shift to low-rise building." Can't wait....! We obviously all want to design safe homes and look forward to guidance to achieve this, but also hoping this will be the kickstart the housing market needs to reduce the housing shortage we face. #housingshortage #guidanceneeded #secondstaircase HTA Design LLP

Last Thursday the Victorian Government released its review of the state building industry regulator the Victorian Building Authority. It makes for sad reading. Like most practitioners working in this area we know consumers have been poorly served when seeking prompt and inexpensive redress for building defects. The review recommends greater regulation of building practitioners and stronger regulatory powers. As the review notes “ the best way to prevent owners from facing all the impacts of defective building work is to regulate in a way that prevents the defects in the first place “ . Victorian building practitioners will face a new regulatory regime in the near future.

Does Your Building Have a Premises Information Box with Appropriate Signage? 🔥 In light of updated Fire Safety legislation following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, all high-rise buildings—including student accommodation built like apartment blocks—are recommended to install a Premises Information Box (PIB). But it’s not just about having the box; clear, visible signage directing fire services to its location is essential. Why are PIBs and signage so critical?🚨 In an emergency, every second counts. A well-placed PIB gives the fire service immediate access to essential building information, helping them respond faster and more effectively to protect lives and property. Directional signs ensure that the PIB is easily located, even if it’s inside or not immediately visible from the entrance, reducing delays. Help protect your building and its occupants by equipping your premises with a clearly marked and accessible PIB, supported by directional signage to guide emergency responders swiftly in any critical situation. 🆘 Shop Now -> https://lnkd.in/e3yYiDwE #SafetySigns4Less #FireSafety #PremisesInformationBox #PIB #SecureInformationBox #SIB #SafetyMatters #BuildingSafety #DirectionalSigns #InformationSigns #SafetySigns

New Welsh building safety bill announced. The Welsh government has confirmed its plans to introduce a Building Safety (Wales) Bill, with accountability at the heart of the “new regime” in Wales. Find out more: https://bit.ly/40Qp8iQ #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has introduced a new online tip-off form, empowering consumers and practitioners to report unregistered or unlicensed individuals in the building and plumbing industries. This initiative aims to safeguard industry standards and protect consumers by cracking down on non-compliant operators. Learn more here 👉 https://buff.ly/49MO7Wx . . . . . #deemedtoperform #building #buildingsurveying #buildingsurveyor #buildingpermits #buildinginspections #vba #victorianbuildingauthority #buildingdesign #residential #residentialconstruction #construction #propertydevelopment #melbourneconstruction

In 2024, a new Building Regulation will come into effect - Regulation T1 (Toilet Accommodation). This regulation introduces a new functional requirement for toilet accommodation in buildings other than dwellings. It mandates reasonable provision for male and female single-sex toilets. Where space constraints exist, universal toilets are to be provided. Additionally, buildings may include universal toilets alongside single-sex facilities. Construction works need to commence and have 'sufficiently progressed' before October 2024 to benefit from transitional arrangements. See the DLUHC circular for further details - https://lnkd.in/eBX5QP_S

Many of us in Australia spend a lot of time indoors. One of the crucial purposes of building codes is to set out requirements for a healthy environment for building occupants. Building codes cover factors that impact the health of building occupants. Some examples include requirements around air quality, condensation, waterproofing, and sound transmission. The National Construction Code (NCC) sets the minimum required level for the health, safety, amenity, accessibility, and sustainability of new buildings in Australia. Find out more at abcb.gov.au #BuildingCodesofAustralia #PlumbingCodesofAustralia #NCC

💭 Did you know that all buildings must adhere to both the Governing Requirements and relevant Performance Requirements from sections of the NCC? This assists in facilitating buildings to meet minimum requirements for their intended use. The NCC covers matters such as structure, health, safety, amenity, accessibility, and the sustainability of a building or plumbing and drainage system. These requirements regulate building and plumbing to help protect the occupants inside a structure as well as the people outside during its construction, operational life and its demolition. For more information on the purpose and contents of the NCC, visit: https://lnkd.in/gE4MZTxj #NCC #GoverningRequirements #PerformanceRequirements

We are very pleased to announce the start of the redevelopment of our Olive Grove depot site in #Sheffield. Along with our colleagues Sheffield City Council Ajman Ali Richard Eyre Mohamed Edroos MBA BEng (Hons) PMP CEng MICE Joe Otten we recently marked the laying of the foundations for our new bespoke office building. The majority of the construction will take place off-site reducing material waste, carbon emissions and construction energy use, demonstrating the bold approach taken by Amey in utilising modern methods of #construction. The new office building will generate 30% of its own #energy use through Photovoltaic solar panels as well as having a #green roof, living walls, rainwater harvesting and a landscaped envelope improving both the #environmental impact and visual appearance for local residents, together with enhanced welfare facilities for employees. The new buildings will be handed back to Sheffield City Council at the end of the PFI contract guaranteeing the future of highways services from this location. We anticipate phase 1 of the redevelopment to complete next summer, followed by the immediate start of phase 2. Full completion is anticipated towards the end of 2026 Peter Anderson Peter Bamfield FCIHT, MICE, MIoD, PGCML