What does the Building Safety Act mean for small projects?

Author: Patrick Hayes

Date published

1 August 2024

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What does the Building Safety Act mean for small projects?

The Structural Engineer

Author

Patrick Hayes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 8, 2024, Page(s) 24-27

https://doi.org/10.56330/ZDZN5833

Date published

1 August 2024

Author

Patrick Hayes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 8, 2024, Page(s) 24-27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/ZDZN5833

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

IStructE Technical Director, Patrick Hayes, sets out the key changes that the Building Safety Act has brought for structural engineers working on small projects in the UK.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
24-27
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Domestic Professional Guidance Building Safety Act Issue 8

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