Regulatory & Safety from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
Reports indicate some Type B RCDs fail to trip correctly with DC components. Electricians are urged to verify testing procedures for safe installations.
A new HVAC guide addresses refrigerant selection and safety considerations for flammable A2L and A3 gases used in modern domestic and commercial heat pumps.
A BESA survey shows contractors believe clients still lack understanding of their building safety duties under current UK regulations.
The Commercial Payments Bill enters its final House of Lords reading, moving the UK construction industry closer to a complete ban on retentions.
University of West London installs AdvancedLive technology and MxPro 5 fire panels across its estate to enhance remote fire safety management and system control.
NAPIT's technical team provides guidance on identifying and assigning correct EICR codes for electrical safety inspections.
Makita's Technical Services Manager outlines how proper tool training improves workplace health and safety standards for UK tradespeople.
Learn how the updated BS 5839-1:2025 standard helps fire alarm designers estimate ambient sound levels in unoccupied buildings using Annex C guidance.
Simon Storer of the Insulation Manufacturers Association warns that removing the Future Homes Standard creates uncertainty for UK housebuilding.
A fishing fleet operator has been fined by the HSE after an engine room fire suppression system activated unexpectedly, causing a fatal gas leak.
A breakdown of Wastewater Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS), how they capture waste shower heat, and what installers and DIYers need to know.
Jen Lemen FRICS outlines five major developments across planning, construction, and building regulations impacting UK surveyors and project planning.
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