At the end of January 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) launched a consultation, "Improving proportionality and safety outcomes in building control: ...

Communities rely on schools, hospitals and offices every day. Despite their vital role, upgrading them with the latest technologies to optimize operations, better manage energy use and keep occupants ...

Chris Lane is the Director of Product Management for Building Automation System (BAS) products at Johnson Controls. In this role, Lane leads a team of product managers responsible for defining the ...

Reflecting on my career, I began in Local Authority Building Control (LABC) just as the market was about to undergo lasting change. In 1985, NHBC became the first Approved Inspector under the Building ...

How the Raspberry Pi can be used within the access control and building security industries. Overview of what constitutes a good solution for building access control. A glimpse into how Pi was used in ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance for building owners affected by the collapse of building control firm Assent. Last week, Assent Building Control confirmed it had ceased ...