LATEST INDUSTRY UPDATES

1. Round-up of Building Safety news and guidance

2. CLC Productivity Paper Webinar Launch

3. Building Control for Higher-Risk Buildings

4. Biodiversity Roadmap Consultation Launched

5. BPF Fair Payment Charter voluntary guidelines published

6. CLC Monthly Newsletter

7. Creating a Productive Environment for UK construction

8. BSR Charges Regulations and Charging Scheme published

9. CO2nstruct zero Business Champion attends the Earthshot Summit

10. CLC Product Availability Statement

11. RICS announce RAAC Webinar

12. Monthly construction output down 0.5% in July

13. Latest LPBC Certification update re Kingspan

14. RAAC Guidance and Information

15. Office for Product Safety and Standards call for volunteers

16. Building Safety Update from CPA for product manufacturers

17. DLUHC publishes National Planning Framework for England

18. CLC offers to support UK Government and Building owners to address problems with RAAC

USEFUL GUIDANCE/NEWS

Firefighting foams environmental impact: https://www.thefpa.co.uk/news/forever-chemicals-a-lasting-legacy-

You can access the EA guidance on the disposal and storage of Class B foams here

HSE – Building Control: An Overview of the new regime “Gateways 2 and 3 – application to completion certificate”

Reminder - New fire safety guidance comes into force on 1st October 2023

Public Sector Construction Playbook

Private Sector Construction Playbook

New CONIAC website

Construction Products Association statement on the use of the EU safety mark