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The Criminality of Performing Professional Statutory Duties Without Proven Competencies in Building Regulatory Contexts

Written by David on July 26, 2024. Posted in Competence, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Safety, The ICM Blog. No Comments on The Criminality of Performing Professional Statutory Duties Without Proven Competencies in Building Regulatory Contexts

The Criminality of Performing Professional Statutory Duties Without Proven Competencies in Building Regulatory Contexts In the realm of construction law, the intersection between statutory duties and professional competencies is not merely a matter of regulatory compliance but also one of...

Demonstrable proof demonstrated

Written by David on July 14, 2024. Posted in Fire Safety, The ICM Blog. No Comments on Demonstrable proof demonstrated

Protecting the façade when fire exits openings ... Nothing beats a practical full size test to prove a point! The ICM was delighted to get an invitation from Ashfire to go to their works to witness a live test on a simple but effective solution to help protect the external façade when an...

CDM, BSA, B.Regs ─ Dutyholders and Competence Regulations

Written by David on May 28, 2024. Posted in Building Safety Act, Competence, Featured Events, General Interest, Newsletter, Newsletter, Registration, Safety, The ICM Blog. No Comments on CDM, BSA, B.Regs ─ Dutyholders and Competence Regulations

CDM, BSA, B.Regs ─ Dutyholder and Competence Regulations The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 insert a new Part 2A into the Building Regulations 2010. This contains detailed requirements on clients to appoint designers and contractors who are competent and new...

Press Release: PAS 8671/2/3:2022 Trilogy™

Written by David on April 25, 2024. Posted in The ICM Blog. No Comments on Press Release: PAS 8671/2/3:2022 Trilogy™

This ultimate Principal Designer Register of Competence is now live and available to ALL construction and property professionals irrespective of discipline or specialism The Principal Designer Register [PD] is now jointly launched by ICM and SYSMAX out of a unique Knowledge Partnership...

Pioneering Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) through Innovative Procurement and Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Housing Development in the UK

Written by David on January 28, 2024. Posted in The ICM Blog. No Comments on Pioneering Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) through Innovative Procurement and Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Housing Development in the UK

Pioneering MMC - [Modern Methods of Construction] - through Innovative Procurement and Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Housing Development in the UK This post presents a comprehensive framework for the successful implementation of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in the UK's housing...

The Significance of Fisher v. Bell and Taylor v. Caldwell in Assessing Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover for the Construction Sector: A Legal and Insurance Perspective

Written by David on November 26, 2023. Posted in The ICM Blog. No Comments on The Significance of Fisher v. Bell and Taylor v. Caldwell in Assessing Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover for the Construction Sector: A Legal and Insurance Perspective

I. Introduction The construction industry operates within a legal framework where contractual intricacies and unforeseen events can dramatically impact liability and insurance coverage. This article delves into the relevance of two landmark legal cases, Fisher v. Bell [1961] 1 QB 394 and Taylor...

Revolutionising UK construction payments: A path to fairness and efficiency

Written by David on October 23, 2023. Posted in The ICM Blog. No Comments on Revolutionising UK construction payments: A path to fairness and efficiency

Introduction The UK construction industry is a cornerstone of the nation's economy, contributing significantly to GDP and providing employment opportunities for millions of people … … the construction sector is one of the largest in the UK economy – according to reliable data employing around 3.1...

Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) has issued new guidance on managing fire safety on construction sites

Written by David on July 14, 2023. Posted in The ICM Blog. No Comments on Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) has issued new guidance on managing fire safety on construction sites

fire risk management guidance based on the well-established principles of Plan, Do, Check and Act (PDCA) from HSG65 Managing for health and safety, and Appendix 4 of HSG168 Fire safety in construction DOWNLOAD PDF

Code of conduct for registered building inspectors ─ outlines the standards and principles of professional conduct you must follow ─ Published: June 2023

Written by David on July 3, 2023. Posted in The ICM Blog. No Comments on Code of conduct for registered building inspectors ─ outlines the standards and principles of professional conduct you must follow ─ Published: June 2023

All registered building inspectors in England must comply with the code of conduct. This document sets out the standards and principles of professional conduct expected of registered building inspectors by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) CLICK HERE TO OPEN PDF COPY

The economic and social cost of fire in England ─ Government Research and Analysis Report [published 29/06/2023]

Written by David on July 2, 2023. Posted in The ICM Blog. No Comments on The economic and social cost of fire in England ─ Government Research and Analysis Report [published 29/06/2023]

A starting point, along with other research reports published last year on evacuation and fire related fatalities, hoped to be widely used by fire and rescue services, fire industry professionals, and other readers, needing to make better evidence-based decisions This report is the best...

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