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26 Oct 2026

Regulation 38: The Fire Safety Information Your Building Must Have at Handover

A building may be ready for occupation, but is its fire safety information ready too? Regulation 38 of the Building Regulations 2010 sets out important requirements for providing fire safety information at handover. We explain when the regulation applies, who is responsible, what information should be provided and why accessible, accurate records are essential for managing buildings safely after construction.

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21 Oct 2026

Managing Subcontractors Across Multiple Construction Projects: What Can Go Wrong?

Managing subcontractors on one construction project can be challenging enough. But what happens when the same supplier is working across several sites, each with different teams, requirements and deadlines? We explore the risks of inconsistent approvals, resource conflicts and disconnected information, and how contractors can manage subcontractors more effectively across multiple projects.

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19 Oct 2026

What Is a Construction Supplier Scorecard and What Should You Measure?

How do you know whether a subcontractor has actually performed well? Completing a project doesn't always tell the full story. A construction supplier scorecard helps contractors measure performance across quality, delivery, safety, communication and commercial management. We explore what a supplier scorecard should include, how to score performance fairly and how the results can support better procurement decisions.

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14 Oct 2026

The True Cost of Deferred Building Maintenance

Small maintenance issues are easy to postpone, particularly when budgets are tight and more urgent jobs take priority. But deferred maintenance can lead to higher repair costs, unexpected breakdowns and growing maintenance backlogs. We explore the hidden costs of putting maintenance work off and how building managers can prioritise outstanding jobs before they become bigger problems.

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12 Oct 2026

Who Is Responsible for Building Maintenance Compliance?

Who is responsible for keeping a building compliant? Is it the owner, landlord, facilities manager or maintenance contractor? The answer isn't always straightforward. We explore how building maintenance responsibilities are shared, where confusion can arise and why clear records and communication are essential.

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07 Oct 2026

Common Assessment Standard Version 6: What Changes in November 2026?

The Common Assessment Standard is changing again. Version 6 will be published on 1 November 2026, bringing changes to areas including competence, Building Safety, fraud prevention and information security. With CAS increasingly used across construction supply chains, what do contractors and suppliers need to know and how can they prepare?

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05 Oct 2026

What Is an Asset Register and Why Does Your Building Need One?

An asset register provides a structured record of the equipment and systems within a building. Discover what it should contain, why it matters and how keeping it up to date can support better maintenance and facilities management.

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30 Sep 2026

Your Building Has Thousands of Documents. How Quickly Can You Find the One You Need?

A building can have thousands of documents stored across O&M manuals, drawings, certificates, asset records and maintenance information. But having the information is only useful if people can find it when they need it. We look at why information retrieval matters throughout a building's operational life and how better organisation can save time, reduce frustration and support better decisions.

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28 Sep 2026

Winter Readiness: The PPM Checks to Do Before the Heating Season

The first cold morning of the year is not the time to discover a problem with your heating system. Autumn provides building and facilities managers with an important opportunity to inspect heating systems, review maintenance records and address potential problems before winter demand increases. From boilers and pumps to pipework, drainage and emergency systems, we look at the PPM checks worth considering before the colder months arrive.

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23 Sep 2026

Scope 3 in Practice: How to Get Emissions Data from Your Supply Chain

Scope 3 emissions can represent a significant part of a construction organisation's carbon footprint, but measuring them relies heavily on information from the wider supply chain. Some suppliers will already have detailed emissions data, while others may only be starting their sustainability journey. So, how do you collect consistent, useful information across hundreds of different suppliers? We look at how construction businesses can make Scope 3 data collection more manageable.

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