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Shaun Farman, Building Control Officer at Breckland Council, spoke to us about how LABC has helped ease his way to an…
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Retaining walls can be tricky to build as they need to be strong enough to resist horizontal soil pressure where there are differing ground levels.…
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A newly re-issued guide clarifies how you should go about replacing a translucent conservatory roof with any solid roof systems that have LABC…
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There's encouraging news in the world of housebuilding, according to the DCLG...
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More than 400 construction industry professionals have celebrated the West of England’s outstanding construction in the annual LABC Building…
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Did you know that removing plaster, plasterboard, cladding and render from uninsulated external walls is notifiable work if you’re affecting more…
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Demolition is something you may have to do from time to time. Although not generally considered ‘development’, planning permission may be required -…
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A quarter of heat in an uninsulated home is lost through the roof. Utilising roof insulation in a loft, attic or flat roof is a simple and…
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Incorrect use of cavity wall ties is one of the common problems found on site by our building control surveyors. The wrong choice of cavity wall tie…