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The recent King’s Speech has ushered in a new era for the UK’s building planning regulations, with significant reforms aimed at accelerating the construction of homes and major infrastructure projects. This development is poised to impact architects, planning surveyors, and other professionals within the built environment sector profoundly. Let’s delve into the key aspects of the newly announced Planning and Infrastructure Bill and its implications for the industry.

When it comes to assessing the acoustic performance of buildings, the terms “sound testing” and “noise testing”, amongst many other names, are often used interchangeably. Whilst they often refer to the same test, there are some nuanced differences between them. Exploring this discrepancy sheds light on the different terminology used within the realm of sound insulation testing.

By April 6th, all building control surveyors must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). However, as of January 31st, only around 1,500 out of 4,500 building control professionals in the UK have initiated registration – that’s less than 40%.

In late September, the Government made a significant policy shift regarding energy efficiency standards for rental properties. On September 20th, Rishi Sunak announced a departure from previously proposed regulations that would have compelled landlords to ensure the energy efficiency of their properties were at EPC  rating ‘C’ or higher.