AJ readers respond to the government’s plans to cut back ‘complex and confusing’ housing standards and building regulations in its latest bid to kick-start development Earlier this week communities ...

When Building began its campaign to sort out the impossible mess that built environment regulation had become, it received immediate support from practically everyone who had to comply with it, ...

In March the outgoing government announced the outcome of the Housing Standards Review, sounding the death knell of the Code for Sustainable Homes’ (CfSH) and various other non-statutory guides ...

Building Regulations minister Angela Smith has pledged her support for the 99% campaign, which was launched last week by Building to highlight the need to improve energy efficiency in existing ...

Carol Gallaher, a former Central Kitsap School District teacher, battled periodic migraines for years before she began to suspect her classroom was making her sick. Ventilation was poor in the room ...

The Ministry of Urban Development released the “Model Building Byelaws” in 2016 to maximise public health and safety by regulating construction work and maintenance. However, these laws can have the ...

We have just received our homebuyer report on the period property we want to buy. It has pointed out that some aspects of the loft conversion and rear extension might not conform to current building ...

The course is divided into two halves. The morning sessions provide a general overview which would be suitable for those who would like a recap after a career break, EU architects new to practicing in ...