There are a number of steps that can be taken, in preparation for storms, which, if followed, should help to minimise the risks
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If you miss this deadline, the new standards will apply to your site. For new homes, the changes will be a 6% uplift on 2010 standards
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Section 106 agreements can be a nightmare for developers – they’ve been known to add months to the planning process, stalling work and potentially…
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The latest version of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual is now available. The manual, endorsed by RIBA and CIAT, is divided into chapters that each…
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Manchester City Council Building Control (MCCBC) surveyors have spent the last 48 hours dealing with two serious fire incidents that have left a…
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LABC chief executive Paul Everall will on Wednesday afternoon (10 December) give evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee when it holds its…
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The government has announced that councils in England will no longer be applying Section 106 charges on smaller residential building schemes. This…
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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?