BS 476 is being withdrawn…but what replaces fire-test “assessments”?
The withdrawal of the BS 476 fire-test route is already under way. For fire resistance, the key change in Approved Document B takes effect from 2 September 2029, when the European test and classification route becomes the recognised approach.
Building Safety Levy: What developers need to know before 1 October 2026
The Building Safety Levy comes into force in England on 1 October 2026. Find out what developers need to know about costs, exemptions and project impacts.