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This 16 page document gives a summary of the BS 6229 (Flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings—Code of Practice). The revised BS 6229:2018 describes best current practice in the design, construction, care and maintenance of roofs with a flat or curved surface, at a pitch not greater than ten degrees to the horizontal, with a continuously supported flexible waterproof covering.

This single page guidance note addresses some common queries around why ponding water may be present but also tips on key questions for contractors to ask at tender/quotation stage and how standing water can be avoided.

This two page guidance gives an overview of the benefits of using mastic asphalt.

This four-page guidance gives an overview of the Role and Scope of the Building Safety Regulator.

This six-page guidance note explains 'What is a party wall?' and then covers how to work through some scenarios, such as where existing roof battens are smaller than the new British Standards and where the rafters do not meet the party wall.

This guidance gives an overview of woodwool slab, its potential fragility and the importance of carrying out a robust roof survey when woodwool is present.

This short guidance note provides a summary of the key points within the Fire Safety Act 2021, split into Section 1—Premises to which the Fire Safety Order applies, Section 2—Power to change premises to which the Fire Safety Order applies, Section 3—Risk-based guidance about the discharge of duties under the Fire Safety Order and Section 4—Extent, commencement, and short title.

This guidance outlines the circular economy and how the roofing sector can fit into that model.

This four-page guidance note provides an overview of changes to Approved Document L2: Buildings other than dwellings within Part L of the Building Regulations, which had not been updated for nearly a decade.

This guidance is to help contractors understand the responsibility they may undertake in relation to the design of the works prior to signing contracts.

This four page guidance note provides 2022 Changes to Approved Document Part L1 Conservation of Fuel and Power in New and Existing Dwellings.

This four-page guidance note provides an overview of changes to Approved Document L2: Buildings other than dwellings within Part L of the Building Regulations, which had not been updated for nearly a decade.

This guidance gives an overview of the latest revision to Technical handbook: domestic—Section 6: Energy in New and Existing Dwellings.

This guidance gives an overview of the latest revision to Technical handbook: nondomestic—Section 6: Energy places the emphasis on the adoption of a fabric first approach, with higher minimum fabric standards for the external envelope and improved airtightness, along with the use of low-carbon heating technologies.

This guidance gives an overview of the changes to the regulations, standards and supporting guidance relating to external wall systems that have come into force in Scotland.

This guidance sets out the considerations for contractors to help ensure they are aware and fulfilling their responsibilities and obligations under the Act.

This guidance sets out the competence requirements of the act and how competence can be demonstrated. It covers the definition and role of a Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer (PD).