Opinion

Spring heralds a wealth of plans, projects and initiatives

Andrew Leslies reflects on what‘s happening with APS and the wider sector going on as the year progresses.

Regulation versus commercial reality

Has the industry misread the principal designer?

Leading from the front to improve competence

A new approach could break the logjam of Gateway 2 delays

Can we stand the heat?

Lessons unlearned? Housing, risk and the illusion of progress

Spending review – can government deliver on its promises?

Why is cultural and behavioural change in construction not happening?

Compliant clients are key to safety

Happy birthday APS: 30 years of fighting for safety

Can we get serious now?

Managing delays in the building safety Gateways process

More work is needed to improve competence on building safety

A year of building safety changes: reflections and the path forward

Why insurers are concerned about the new principal designer role

Behaviours are key to competency

The Principal Contractor role under the Building Safety Act

Welcome – a busy summer awaits the APS

Why we need to design for demolition

APS is out and about with a spring in its step