Introducing the National Structural Timber Specification

This article considers the effect of changes introduced in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) for small-scale and domestic projects. Generally the requirements of CDM 2015 do not change with the scale of the project if there is likely to be more than one contractor; however, there are some changes if a single contractor will undertake the work.

This month's article from Griffiths & Armour explains the benefits of net contribution clauses (NCCs) and clauses which limit an engineer's liability.

Letters this month include discussion on the CDM 2015 Regulations, corrosion of steel frames within masonry, and a possible change to the materials factor being considered for Eurocode 3...