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The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) represents the most significant shift in UK construction legislation in a generation. It introduces a statutory Principal Designer Building Safety Act role specifically focused on Building Regulations compliance, a distinct shift from the traditional health and safety focus of CDM 2015. At HPW, we recognise that this isn't just a new administrative layer; it is a fundamental shift in how design risk is managed. For developers and operators i

For nearly four decades, HPW has been guided by a simple belief: good design improves lives. Over the years, the practice has delivered meaningful work across sectors, nurtured exceptional talent, and built lasting relationships founded on trust, quality, and thoughtful architecture and design. ​Whilst Alan Powell has now retired, he remains closely connected to HPW and leadership passes on to the next generation with pride and confidence. "As I reflect on nearly forty years

Using insulated concrete forms (ICF) is a high-performance construction method where hollow blocks or panels made of rigid thermal insulation are stacked and filled with reinforced concrete. This creates a monolithic structural wall that serves as the building's envelope, structure, and acoustic barrier simultaneously. Architects and developers are increasingly prioritising insulated concrete formwork because it delivers three distinct advantages over traditional masonry or t