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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 – usually called CDM 2015 – were created to improve health, safety, and cooperation on construction projects.
In the modern era of property management, the speed of updates and the management of risk are determined by the accurate use of data.
The recently updated BS EN 81-76:2025 standard brings these priorities into sharper focus, especially where lift safety and emergency preparedness are concerned.
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 will come into force on the 6th April 2026.
The Renters’ Rights Act is certainly ‘one to watch’ for 2026 as the impact of these changes filter into the wider property market.
The risk of harm increases when those responsible for safety are unaware of hazards or unsure of how to control them.
Fire safety and health and safety compliance are often discussed most loudly after something has gone wrong.
A good plan for protecting shared outdoor spaces helps reduce risk, limits disruption and keeps insurance cover strong.
Many blocks of flats across the country are still living through a period of cladding remediation.