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Weaving the Golden Thread

by Gemma Parker • 20 February 2023
Weaving the Golden Thread 
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Second Stair Provision for Tall Residential Buildings in London

by Gemma Parker • 12 February 2023
London Mayor Sadiq Khan - All planning applications for residential buildings in London above 30 metres must now include a second staircase - "with immediate effect". 
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Planning Gateway One - BSI & IFE Webinar

by Gemma Parker • 20 April 2022
BSI and the IFE kicked off their ongoing fire safety CPD partnership for 2023, with a focus on planning gateway one (PGO). With expert input from the Health and Safety Executive's policy lead Mark Wilson, and Totus Digital CEO Aman Sharma, delegates were treated to a deep dive into policy requirements and best practice to enable effective engagement with the statutory consultee and local planning authority. 
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New Building Advisory Committee Announced

by Gemma Parker • 20 April 2022
The first meeting of the Building Advisory Committee (BAC) took place this week. BAC was established under the Building Safety Act 2022 as part of government’s reforms of building safety. The reforms are designed to create lasting change and make it clear how residential buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe.