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Each autumn, the government’s financial plan is presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the form of a budget statement, which details how the government plans to generate, spend and invest money for the upcoming year. A lot is covered in the budget and it’s a key event in the financial calendar, with economic growth, employment, welfare, healthcare, public services and infrastructure all being mentioned.

This year was no different and on 30th October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years, and a lot of big changes were announced. Following Sir Keir Starmer’s Prime Minister’s Questions, Reeves took centre stage to deliver the statement, which focused heavily on property and building.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re building an individual residential property or a much larger, commercial building, building compliance is undeniably important. In fact, building compliance is a key part of any construction or renovation project, and it’s there to ensure that buildings are safe, secure and usable. However, building regulations can be complicated, meaning that navigating building compliance can be daunting.

There’s a lot of room for error when trying to comply with building regulations and even the smallest mistakes can lead to costly delays, safety risks, additional work and potential legal issues. Below, we’ve taken a look at six of the most common building compliance mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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.