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The urgent need for social housing in the UK demands innovative approaches. Unlocking the potential of brownfield sites offers a sustainable pathway, delivering net zero homes while regenerating our urban environments for future generations.

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.

The Building Control Independent Panel (BCIP) has launched a call for evidence as it reviews the functioning of Building Control in England.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published an update explaining how its appointed contractor will "carefully" take down the remains of Grenfell Tower.

Historically, epoxy resin has been used as the flooring of choice for specialist facilities in life sciences, high technology, and precision manufacturing. But with the growing need and trend for further flexibility and rapid maintenance to ensure production isn't disrupted, as well as the requirement for all leading companies to improve their carbon footprint and meet aggressive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets, epoxy resin is now being seen as the 'dinosaur' of the flooring industry.

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is running an inquiry into the work of the Building Safety Regulator to understand what is and is not working well, and how the BSR can work more effectively.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published new guidance, developed in collaboration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), to support professionals involved in submitting and assessing applications for Gateway 2 approvals for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).

The government is bringing forward a new Remediation Bill requiring landlords of buildings 18m or more in height with unsafe cladding to complete remediation by the end of 2029.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published drafts of six British standards related to Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and is inviting feedback from industry professionals.