Our guest, Alison Oakes of Landmark Chambers, defines Right to Light and explains how it is acquired through deeds and (more commonly) via the 1832 Prescription Act.
We hear how Percy J Waldram's assertion that a single candle provided enough light for close-at-hand work is still used as the basis for the 0.2 Sky Factor figure and the 50:50 rule so often cited by expert witnesses.
As well as looking at the two new cases of RHJ v FT Patten and Forsyth Grant v Allen, we have a re-cap on other important cases: Regan v Paul, Tamares, Midtown and Shelfer.
The hidden cost of compliance: why architects are demanding a new era of product transparency
Few pieces of legislation have reshaped the UK construction industry as significantly as the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). Introduced to improve accountability, traceability and safety standards across the built environment, the legislation has fundamentally changed the responsibilities placed on architects, contractors and manufacturers. While the principles behind the Act are widely supported, the reality for architectural practices is proving more challenging than many anticipated.
Brick slip cladding systems – the need for robust specification
This article from the NBS technical team outlines specification for brick slip technology, including history, technology, design, safety and testing.
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Rethinking MMC: delivering speed without increasing risk
The need to build more homes, more quickly, has not changed. If anything, the pressure has intensified. However, the conversation around Modern Methods of Construction has evolved.
