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Homes for life

Amendments to Parts M and B of the Building Regulations, relating to disabled access and fire safety, are in the pipeline for 2006. Fiona McWilliam talks to the housebuilding industry about the changes, including the introduction of Lifetime Home Standard

Industry solutions

Tim Palmer talks to Bave Baker, chief executive of Robust Details Ltd, and housebuilders about the industry's successes in developing compliant constructions for Part E

Insulate and ventilate

The industry has grappled with the ratcheting up of standards for Parts L and E. But there are more changes on the way to thermal and sound insulation requirements, along with an associated update to Part F's ventilation standards. Tim Palmer talks to sup

All change: Parts A, C && P

Paul Wheeler outlines the latest changes to Parts A, C and P of the Building Regulations, which came into force in December and January. These relate to structure, site preparation and electrical installations, and Part C is driving innovation in on-site

Hope for co-operation

[MMC-IMG=1359-A=Left] Building Regulations minister Phil Hope wants to reassure the industry that he understands its concerns over the number of changes that are in the pipeline. He tells Allison Heller why he is determined to balance the costs and confli

Windows, Doors && Architectural Ironmongery

Iron rule

High quality architectural ironmongery can add strong visual impact to homes. Tim Palmer talks to suppliers about how housebuilders are spending more on this

Open and shut case

For external doorsets, security is key, but design need not be compromised. Tim Palmer reports on the latest developments in the exterior door sector, and looks into the latest interior trends

Top of the glass

With the thermal performance and sound insulation requirements of windows rising to new heights, Andrew Leech finds that most manufacturers are already ahead of the Building Regulations

See the light

[MMC-IMG=1345-A=Left] On the site of a former water treatment works in north London, St James has developed a stunning high density scheme. Steve Menary takes a look at how the design has retained an open skyline and turned the pumphouse into an art galle