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The Republic of Ireland Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2018 came into operation in on December 17th 2018.

Retrofitting Dwellings for Improved Energy Efficiency: Specification and Guidance

A new edition of the Technical Handbooks has been published which implements the Scottish Government's New Build Heat Standard.

Members working in England are advised to carefully consider these amendments in line with their current work to ensure compliance

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has called on the government to extend the ban on the use of combustible materials to a wider range of buildings than currently planned.

The Building etc. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (WGC 003/2026) introduces new amendments to the Building Regulations in Wales.

New 2022 energy efficiency and ventilation amendments to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents L2 and F2 for Wales.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has added a point of “clarification” to its interim update on the practical implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010, in relation to the provision of single sex toilets in the workplace.

Call for evidence for Approved Document B

The Institute has published a suite of templates to support Members in advising clients on their legal duties under the Building Regulations (England) and the CDM Regulations.

Lanes Rail is first contractor to gain approval for drone surveys

Guidance for Private Stairs

Key changes for construction industry

Updates to the Approved Documents in England and the Building Regulations and Technical Booklets in Northern Ireland.

Dan Rossiter FCIAT has been appointed to join the Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced.