Building Regulations Wales 2026: Key Changes & Updates Important information for clients, designers, contractors and homeowners What has changed? The Welsh Government has published amendments to the Building Regulations, which will apply to all Building Control applications from 1st July 2026. These changes continue the implementation of

Future Homes Standard 2027: Key Updates Confirmed UK Government Confirms Future Homes and Buildings Standards Implementation Date The Government has confirmed that the Future Homes and Buildings Standards will come into force on 24 March 2027, setting a clear timeline for the construction industry to plan ahead

We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new Building Control office in Cardiff! While we offer our Building Control services nationwide, having a dedicated base in Wales strengthens our presence in the region and supports the way we work with clients locally. Our new office creates

Building Control Inspection At Cook Brown Building Control, we issue a letter to the client/principal designer/principal contractor which includes Key Stage Inspection Notifications, this is when you will be required to notify us that the works has reached this stage. This will help us determine if an

Get to know Michael Fussell   Michael Fussell has recently joined our team as the Regional Manager for Wales, based in Swansea. Michael brings with him extensive experience and a proven track record in the field. As Regional Manager, Michael will play a pivotal role in providing

Update to Application Process New Dwellings   The latest version of Approved Document R of the Building Regulations: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks came into effect on 26th December 2022. Its intention is to provide the infrastructure for new dwellings, or other buildings that are

Update on the Future Homes Standard and proposed Building Regulations Changes to Energy and Ventilation Standards for new homes. Since the tragic events of the fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017, other pressing matters such as Climate Change appear to have taken a back seat as politicians

Understanding Safety Case Principles for High-Rise Buildings “It’s really encouraging to see the HSE Chief Inspector of Buildings introducing good practical guidance on the preparation of safety cases for those running or looking after high rise residential buildings. The HSE are also seeking industry feedback and we