Renovation Horror Stories: Projects That Skipped the Engineer (and Why They Failed)
This article examines renovation disasters resulting from skipped structural engineering oversight, highlighting real-life collapses, legal consequences under the Building Safety Act 2022, typical causes of failure, regional risk hotspots, and the long-term financial and safety value of hiring qualified structural engineers.
Avoiding Construction Delays: Why Early Structural Coordination Matters
This article analyzes how early structural coordination, enabled by technologies like BIM, mitigates construction delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues in the UK. It explores regulatory shifts such as the Building Safety Act, professional standards, and the role of digital innovation in project delivery.
Architect & Engineer Collaboration: Integrating Structural Design Early for Better Results
This article examines the growing importance of early collaboration between architects and structural engineers in the UK, highlighting regulatory drivers like the Building Safety Act 2022, technological tools such as BIM, and the economic benefits of integrated project delivery for improved compliance, cost efficiency, and safety.
Building Safety Shake-Up: New UK Laws Raising the Bar on Fire and Construction Standards
Post-Grenfell reforms are transforming UK construction in 2024–2025. The Building Safety Act, tighter fire regulations, and increased liability demand higher standards, transparency, and sustainability across the industry. This overview unpacks the new responsibilities, legal exposures, and practical changes affecting architects, engineers, and developers.
2025 Construction Regulations: What’s New and What You Need to Know
Stay ahead of the curve with the key UK construction rule changes coming in 2025 — from new fire safety laws and CE/UKCA updates to sustainability standards and the Future Homes Standard.