The Building Safety Act 2022 comes into force today, introducing a raft of new red tape and regulation fo...
Briefing: key themes from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report
Since the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report on 30 October 2019, the industry has been interpreting the content of the report and its recommendations...
Since the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report on 30 October 2019, the industry has been interpreting the content of the report and its recommendations...
Article / 2 years ago
From ZED pods to a cutting-edge dementia building
First Airmic Field Trip gives members a unique view on the latest building innovations...
First Airmic Field Trip gives members a unique view on the latest building innovations...
Article / 3 years ago
Hot work safety under the spotlight
Notre Dame is a stark reminder that construction site fires are on the rise. Deon Webber, of IFIC Forensics, explains the importance of hot work safety best practice...
Notre Dame is a stark reminder that construction site fires are on the rise. Deon Webber, of IFIC Forensics, explains the importance of hot work safety best practice...
Article / 3 years ago
Lloyd's: "modern cities need modern insurance"
Rising urban populations are shifting city risk profiles; members invited to join the debate in Harrogate...
Rising urban populations are shifting city risk profiles; members invited to join the debate in Harrogate...
Article / 3 years ago
Fire prevention in historic buildings and heritage sites
The Notre Dame fire is a tragic reminder that historic buildings require specialist fire prevention measures. Prof. James Lygate of IFIC Forensics explores some of the lessons learned...
The Notre Dame fire is a tragic reminder that historic buildings require specialist fire prevention measures. Prof. James Lygate of IFIC Forensics explores some of the lessons learned...
Article / 3 years ago
Hot work safety: construction site fires are on the rise
Failure to comply with best practice can invalidate cover, warns Gareth Williams of IFIC Forensic...
Failure to comply with best practice can invalidate cover, warns Gareth Williams of IFIC Forensic...
Article / 3 years ago
Construction PI rates increasing post Grenfell and historic construction PI losses
Construction PI cover may be increasingly expensive and more difficult to obtain as a result of the Grenfell disaster and historic losses in the construction PI market, with insurers...
Construction PI cover may be increasingly expensive and more difficult to obtain as a result of the Grenfell disaster and historic losses in the construction PI market, with insurers...
Article / 4 years ago
Lessons for risk managers from the Grenfell disaster
Dame Judith Hackitt's Grenfell report fails to address shortcomings in the way fire risks are assessed in complex high-rise residential buildings...
Dame Judith Hackitt's Grenfell report fails to address shortcomings in the way fire risks are assessed in complex high-rise residential buildings...
Article / 4 years ago
Carillion, risk and the Public Services Act
The collapse of Carillion has brought the Public Services (Social Value) Act ("PSA") back into the spotlight, highlighting the risks of time-consuming and costly litigation proceedings...
The collapse of Carillion has brought the Public Services (Social Value) Act ("PSA") back into the spotlight, highlighting the risks of time-consuming and costly litigation proceedings...
Article / 4 years ago
Contractors beware: maximising project insurance cover
Risk managers in the construction and property sector should be mindful of performance obligations and insurance requirements in commercial agreements...
Risk managers in the construction and property sector should be mindful of performance obligations and insurance requirements in commercial agreements...
Article / 4 years ago
