Daily Archives: 05/01/2010

QA in building work: Consultation

Posted on 05/01/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

New measures to help people get fairer treatment when building work goes wrong were published as part of a consultation on boosting the professional standards for builders and tradesmen in approved competent person schemes. Building Regulations Minister Lord McKenzie announced … Continue reading →

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EH: New Year – New names – Same departments

Posted on 05/01/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

Some EH departments have been re-named to reflect the changes to heritage protection and the type of work it is concentrating on though changes will not affect users directly. Please note the following and circulate if you think necessary: Research … Continue reading →

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DBIS Penfold review of ‘non-planning’ consents: includes LBC

Posted on 05/01/2010 by IHBC NewsBlog

An Independent Review of Non Planning Consents has today been launched. The Review will be led by Adrian Penfold, Head of Planning and Environment at British Land, and will be supported by a team located within Better Regulation Executive of … Continue reading →

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