Much of what happens in the building industry isn't recorded, agreed or placed within a fair contractual framework. While a verbal contract may be…
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Did you know permitted development rules relating to extensions have been relaxed for a three-year period?
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Free computer aided design (CAD) drawings of registered construction details (RCDs) are now available. The suite of 250 LABC Registered Construction…
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LABC has launched a suite of 250 registered construction details (RCDs) to help you combat the problem of cold bridging in construction that will…
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Local Authority Building Control (LABC), Modern Masonry Alliance (MMA), Concrete Block Association and Aircrete have produced a suite of 250…
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A new code of practice that details design standards, performance and installation of pitched roofs and vertical cladding using slates, tiles,…
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LABC has produced guidance on basement design and construction in collaboration with LABC Warranty.
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Nearly 200,000 people descended on Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, for one of the world's largest festivals. Throughout most of the year, the venue…
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The Government announced on 4 July 2014 that in future local authority building control departments can apply to become approved inspectors and carry…