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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

The Walrus

[MMC-IMG=1343-A=Left] The proposed launch of “affordable” flat-pack housing kits might seem like a great idea. But the issue of a missing allen key is unlikely to be their only problem

Stick to the plan

[MMC-IMG=1342-A=Left] New regulations are likely to come into force this year that give local authorities the power to stop construction work through a temporary stop notice, before an enforcement notice is issued. Lawyers Susan Hawker (pictured) and Joe

After you

The two-year period following new home completion can be a headache, potentially involving a large number of repairs and call-outs. But a new firm, After Build, will take on the risk through a fixed contract. Paul Wheeler reports on a service that sounds