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 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 ...

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 ...

If you have ever wondered how an architect got that glass box extension past building control, then Geoff Wilkinson has the answer There has been a huge trend in demand for extensions that join ...