UK Shortage of Building Control Professionals
Tuesday 12 October 2021
Skills shortages across the construction sector is causing Industry Disruption. With decreasing numbers of Approved Inspectors and no sign of new talent on the horizon this poses a potential critical situation for the sector. Iain Thomson, CEO takes a deeper look at the potential impact and solutions with UK Construction Media.
Read MoreAssent Surveyors Shortlisted in RICS Young Surveyors Awards 2021
Monday 11 October 2021
Assent helps build next generation of surveyors as two secure their spot on the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards shortlist.
Read MoreUniting to Improve Fire Safety Standards
Friday 8 October 2021
The Construction Industry needs to work collectively to create a sea-change for Fire Safety. With the fallout of Grenfell the construction industry is facing turbulent times with deep routed issues that must be addressed if we are to avoid any further tragedies from happening.
Paul-le-Mare, Assent Associate talks about the Fire Safety Building Regulations Group he formed to unite the industry.
Read MoreOffsite Construction and Building Control - a Perfect Match?
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Offsite construction is a building method of choice with increasing popularity. It offers both speed and sustainability benefits but building regulations have been slow to catch-up with this future focused method of construction.
John Miles, Technical Director of Assent speaks with Offsite Hub about how Building Control can adopt practices that help both manufacturers and developers meet building regulations.
Read MoreA Building Control guide to chimney works
Friday 3 September 2021
Exposed to the element chimneys receive the full force of adverse weather and cause common safety and structural issues. John Miles, Technical Manager at Assent Building Control provides a building control guide for Chimney Works.
Read MoreFire Risk in Heritage Buildings
Friday 27 August 2021
Richard Williams, Divisional Director, speaks with Ecclesiastical and Heritage World about how to protect the UK’s unique heritage buildings from fire whilst ensuring the unique building features remain unaltered.
Read MoreHow Building Control has Adapted since Covid-19
Monday 16 August 2021
COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected the built environment. Jane Keely, Director of Assent Building Control, takes part in a Podcast series with the University College of Estate Management, looking at how Building Control has adapted to these changes and challenges.
Read MoreAssent Building Control Summer 2021 Newsletter
Wednesday 11 August 2021
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Read MoreWhat the Future Homes Standard means to Developers
Monday 26 July 2021
How will the upcoming Part L Building regulation changes affect your current developments? John Miles talks with Specifier Review about how Approved Inspectors can support Property Developers to adhere to these new, tighter regulations.
Read MoreLearning Lessons in Offsite Construction
Wednesday 7 July 2021
Modern methods of construction are increasing and the industry realises the advantages of offsite construction. Especially true in the education sector where speed and delivery means minimal disruption to schools. How can Building Control make the grade?
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