Most building owners assume their contractor’s insurance will cover anything that goes wrong during a project. That’s a dangerous – and...

From 1 April 2025, the Building Safety Regulator will begin charging more for what it calls “regulated activities.” That includes things...

The Building Safety Act 2022 represents the most significant overhaul of UK building regulation in decades. At the heart of the Act is...

Another building safety regulation change? Will this one actually make a difference? For those responsible for buildings—whether as...

The Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector  is growing at a pace that few anticipated. According to The Guardian, nearly 30% of new homes in London...

The UK’s Student Housing Boom Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is one of the UK’s fastest-growing real estate sectors....

Skiing and proptech might not seem like the most obvious combination, but PropSki once again proved why it’s one of the best industry...

The way the built environment manages critical building information is changing. With the introduction of the Building Safety Act  and...

As we turn the page to 2025, it’s a fitting time to reflect on how far Building Passport has come and to look ahead at what’s next. The...

Happy New Year from all of us at Building Passport!  As we kick off 2025, we’re diving straight into the issues that matter most -...

Since Grenfell, the construction industry has faced a harsh reckoning, with regulatory frameworks and practices put under intense...

Earlier this week, Ru and I had the privilege of speaking at the British Property Federation’s Building Safety Seminar 2024. These events...

Having a central, organised repository of building information can be the difference between smooth sailing and a logistical nightmare...

The UK Government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan  represents a seismic shift in how unsafe cladding and fire safety defects are...

When the Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) was held up as a linchpin for ensuring safer,...

The discussions at London Build 2024  left no doubt: the construction and real estate industries are standing at a pivotal moment when it...

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in November 2024 has reignited global debates around policy, markets, and innovation. While much...

Underinsurance is an often-overlooked risk for building owners and operators, but one that can have severe financial implications. It’s...

Introduction: Navigating a New Era The UK property sector is on the cusp of a wave of regulatory change. In the coming years, we’ll see...

For those in property, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) can feel both exciting and daunting. Headlines promise transformative...

For anyone working in the property sector, compliance is a constant balancing act. Ensuring every document is accessible, every...

For building owners and operators, insurance premiums are a substantial—and often increasing—annual cost. The rise in these premiums can...

The property industry is at a pivotal moment. AI and digitalisation are on our doorstep, ready to transform how we operate. For an...

As the landscape of building safety evolves, compliance with the Building Safety Act is no longer optional for building owners; it has...