As set out in newsletters, etc., HBF submitted its RSD proposals to ODPM, meeting the very tight timetable set by government when the project first commenced. These proposals have been published by ODPM for public consultation purposes on 18th August - the closing date for responses is 10th November. ODPMs announcement refers to the "the possible use of Robust Standard Details as an alternative to Pre-Completion Testing" - full details can be found on the http://www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0168(ODPM website) Whether or not The Minister feels able to act to remove the prospect of mandatory post-construction sound testing before the January 2004 commencement date will now depend on how these proposals are received by consultees and other interested parties. HBF will consult members and prepare an industry response through the Technical Development Committee. Having suspended our Part E Roadshows at the request of ODPM, new dates have been set for the second round of HBFs series of seminars, in which delegates will hear about the RSD project from a number of participants. Presentations will include much of the technical information that was presented in support of the industrys case for the inclusion of Robust Standard Details within the framework of Building Regulations. The seminar dates are as follows: 26 November 2003 London/South/East - Q Ton, Cambridge 27 November 2003 South West/Wales - Leigh Court, Bristol 3rd December 2003 North East/Yorkshire - Lumley Castle, Co. Durham 9th December 2003 North West - Novotel, Worsley, near Manchester 10 December 2003 Midlands - Coventry University If you and/or any of your colleagues would like to attend, you may book by downloading the booking form below.
