The Irish Times

Building control regulations

Sir, – I strongly reject the assertions in the article by Frank McDonald suggesting that recent amendments to the building control regulations are leading to a decline in building activity. The only ...
Building

Building control costs: Money matters

The new building control charging system is intended to give councils a chance to compete in the marketplace. Steve Evans explains what the new system is all about and what it means for the industry ...
The Punch Newspapers

Quackery, weak regulations worsen building collapse menace

JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes on the incessant building collapse in the country amid weak regulatory oversight and quackery A properly constructed building is expected to stand the test of time. It is ...
The Irish Times

Building control regulations rely on self-certification

BUILDING CONTROL in Ireland relies on “self-certification” by architects, engineers, surveyors or builders that new buildings comply with statutory requirements – a light-touch regulatory regime ...