Building Control Journal: November–December 2018 Fire features prominently in this issue with coverage of RICS input into the Hackitt Review, how to choose the right detection technology, and the various means of evacuating buildings in the event of fire.
Building Control Journal: September–October 2018 With the RICS Fire Safety Conference bringing together experts in the field and featuring a keynote address from Dame Judith Hackitt, we consider the performance of modern systems during fires, and detail research comparing safety requirements for different models of open-plan flat layout.
Building Control Journal Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Building Control Journal: June–July 2018 Ensuring fire safety can be problematic when dealing with flat entrance doors - this edition of the Building Control Journal explores.
Building Control Journal Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Building Control Journal: April–May 2018 To ensure a consistent global approach on a critical issue, RICS is one of a coalition of organisations that is working to establish International Fire Safety Standards.
Building Control Journal Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Building Control Journal: February–March 2018 If the profession is to uphold its own standards, enforcement is an essential responsibility, this is a key issue in this edition.
Building Control Journal Monday, October 23, 2017 Building Control Journal: November–December 2017 We review RICS policy initiatives since the Grenfell fire, including plans to develop an international standard on fire safety and a government-backed national register of fire risk assessors with other organisations.
Building Control Journal Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Building Control Journal: September–October 2017 The spotlight falls on defects discovered in 17 Scottish schools, which, as Michael Dignan points out, are a salutary reminder of building owners’ responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance.
Building Control Journal Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Building Control Journal: June–July 2017 With an eye on the role of technology in the sector, building information modelling (BIM) features prominently in this issue.
Building Control Journal Monday, March 20, 2017 Building Control Journal: April–May 2017 The RICS pathways and competencies framework defines the knowledge, skills, experience and level of competence that are required to become a chartered surveyor.
Building Control Journal Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Building Control Journal: February–March 2017 The topics of security and diversity both feature prominently within this issue of the Building Control Journal.
Building Control Journal Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Building Control Journal: November–December 2016 The theme of this issue of the journal is fire – always a hot topic for building control.