RMC Building Safety Explained
Building safety – planning for change The Government is undertaking a complete overhaul of the rules and regulations around fire safety in England and Wales. Widely seen as a once…
Leasehold reform is our sector’s opportunity to bring confidence, clarity and choice to customers
By Nigel Howell, Chief Executive of FirstPort The importance of quality housing and a positive home experience was emphasised by the Government’s parliamentary agenda laid out in May’s Queen’s Speech.…
A culture of openness: Government is leaving nowhere to hide on building safety
The Government’s consultation on building safety reform closes this week. It takes forward Dame Judith Hackitt’s proposes for clear roles and responsibilities in building and fire safety, with a new…
Banning combustible cladding won’t solve fire risks alone
By Mark Varley, Head of Health and Safety at FirstPort The debate over cladding on high-rise residential buildings post-Grenfell continues, and will for some time. But we mustn’t let it…
