Construction Digital Magazine April 2021 | Page 64

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the building . There are also criteria relating to balconies and combustible material .
RICS stresses the form is not a life safety certificate . It is only for the use of a valuer and lender in determining if remediation costs affect value . Where a building is found to need remedial works , this will need to be carried out by the building owner , to ensure safety of the building , before a mortgage can proceed unless the lender agrees otherwise .
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply has launched the new Construction Procurement Competence Tool , allowing users to benchmark themselves and other individuals against the recommended competency framework to understand the level of competency or additional training and skills required to meet these more rigorous standards .
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