News
11/07/2019
Changes made to Approved Document B
The changes to Approved Document B (fire) have been released by the MHCLG..
17/06/2019
Turmoil in the Approved Inspector market
Turmoil with insurance is putting the construction industry and safety at risk..
16/08/2019
ICO investigates Argent’s facial recognition technology at Kings Cross
Facial recognition technology used at Argent’s Kings Cross development is to be investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office to ensure it is being used lawfully by the developer.
(Property Week News)
16/08/2019
Angelo Gordon pulls in $175m for new European fund
Angelo Gordon has been backed by two US pension funds for its latest European fund, for which it intends to raise a total $1.2bn (£1bn) of capital.
(Property Week News)
16/08/2019
Crowngold Estates sells River Crescent in Nottingham
Crowngold Estates has sold a Nottingham residential scheme for around £22m.
(Property Week News)
15/02/2019
26/11/2018
Autumn-Winter 2018 H&S Newsletter
Here is our Autumn-Winter 2018 H&S newsletter to keep you up to date.
(CHPK News)
20/09/2018
HSE announce inspection focus
The Health and Safety Executive have announced their autumn drive.
(CHPK News)
05/06/2018
First Principal Designer Prosecution
The first PD prosecution under the 2015 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations has been announced.
(CHPK News)
21/09/2017
CHPK awarded corporate membership of leading health and safety body
CHPK have been awarded corporate membership of the APS
(CHPK News)
14/08/2017
53-57 Brompton Road completed
Another project successfully completed for the CHPK project team.
(CHPK News)
13/06/2017
CHPK instructed to work on prestigious City building
CHPK have been instructed by Lloyd's to act as Principal Designer on improvement works at the prestigious Lloyd's building on Lime Street in the City of London.
(CHPK News)
09/03/2017
Elite Property Practices Combine Expertise
Two of the country’s leading property consultancies have come together to create a new group that will raise the bar in the sector.
(CHPK News)
08/12/2016
Project Management – A Refreshing Approach to a Traditional Market
Project management doesn't need to be adversarial.
(CHPK News)
15/11/2016
CDM 2015 - Are you fulfilling your duties?
Are clients aware of their enhanced duties under CDM 2015?
(CHPK News)
21/09/2016
05/08/2016
Important update for all theatre owners
Deadline for theatre suspended ceiling inspections approaches
(CHPK News)
15/05/2016
22/02/2016
CHPK awarded health and safety accreditation
CHPK have been awarded Worksafe Consultancy accreditation by SMAS.
(CHPK News)
09/02/2016
02/10/2015
October 2015 Newsletter - A big announcement and MEES
Welcome to the October 2015 edition of the CHPK Newsletter.
(CHPK News)
09/09/2015
Green Apple Environment Award won by The Knightsbridge Estate
The Knightsbridge Estate service yard recycling centre has been awarded with a Green Apple Environment Award.
(CHPK News)
13/05/2015
Knightsbridge Estate honoured with IALD award of merit
Project managed by CHPK, Knightsbridge Estate is a complex of buildings of different styles and periods, spread over an entire city block.
(CHPK News)
01/04/2015
April 2015 Newsletter - CDM 2015
The beginning of April often heralds statutory changes and this year was no different with the changes to the CDM Regulations.
(CHPK News)
28/06/2014
June 2014 Newsletter - Measuring Standards
The property and construction world is fast paced and we are used to change, but this year there seems to be more change than usual.
(CHPK News)
01/03/2014
March 2014 CHPK Newsletter
This Newsletter will focus on the Energy Act 2011 which many are not familiar with but is certain to have an impact on all property owners and investors.
(CHPK News)
01/10/2013
Dilapidations Case Update
It is still relatively rare for dilapidations matters to go to court, but the last year or so has seen some interesting reported dilapidations cases. It is important that any newly reported case is noted and understood as it may well affect how dilapidations are dealt with. For that reason, this newsletter will focus on two important cases.
(CHPK News)
01/12/2012
The Dilapidations Pre-Action Protocol - the effects
Building on our success in the commercial sector, we have created a new arm of the business that concentrates exclusively on residential property. The new business, CHPK Residential, sees Chris Howe, founder of CHPK, reunited with Peter Bray, former MD of Black Horse Surveyors (later BBG and SecureMove).
(CHPK News)
01/07/2012
R22 Phase Out - what it means to you
Chris has recently spoken at RICS East of England Regional CPD Day on the issue of Dilapidations and in particular matters surrounding the recent adoption of the PLA pre-action protocol into the Civil Procedure Rules. His seminar also considered the implications of the forthcoming ban of the use of R22 refrigerant in air conditioning systems.
(CHPK News)
01/01/2012
Who's responsible for below ground drainage?
Welcome to the January edition of the CHPK Newsletter and Technical Update. Firstly may we wish you all a happy New Year. In this edition we are concentrating on a single issue which is likely to be relevant to all owners and occupiers at some point in time.
(CHPK News)
01/11/2011
Pre-Action Protocol and Building Regulations Update
Last month we started our new Dilapidations Surgery Service, something Chris Howe has been keen to start for some time now; we are delighted that it is now up and running. This is open to all our clients, new and old, so please spread the word. For more information on any of the topics raised in this newsletter, please email CHPK or call 020 7377 2739
(CHPK News)
