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The internet seems full of pictures of giant rats in London sewers and there is a saying that we are never more than 6ft away from one, but should we…
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An LABC member took this photo whilst attending a fire damaged building that has been under attack from vandalism. The owner was constantly attending…
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Building on sites where trees are present can be tricky.
Trees and other vegetation can affect moisture content considerably, leading to soil…
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If you’re contracted to do a job where timber or concrete ground floors are to be replaced, or are a homeowner faced with a damaged floor (for…
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New dwellings that fail the acoustic test can costs many thousands of pounds to correct. So getting the design and specification right before…
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The majority of domestic like for like replacement kitchens or bathrooms won't need any form of building regulations approval, but if you're…
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With the continued increase in block and beam ground floor construction it's essential that damp protection for the porous beam ends and exposed…
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June is the month of longest day of year – the summer solstice – traditionally associated with change and new beginnings. So unsurprisingly June is…
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We are coming to you with a new 'a day in the life' article. We hear from one of our qualification students, Julie Lock telling us about her…