The Government has published Amendments to Approved Document B of the Building Regulations (Fire Safety). Although only applicable in England, Wales…
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The government has recently announced a number of new housing measures to champion the rights of homebuyers and help ensure that when buying a new…
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The CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) have published a report "Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment," based on a survey of over…
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Timber windows aren’t a thing of the past. Their quality and engineering means they’re available pre-finished, double or triple glazed, with enhanced…
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As the country slowly re-establishes itself over the coming weeks when lockdown begins to be lifted, it's critical that building owners, managers and…
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Insulation specialist Actis is to start running its two popular CPD modules next month in live Zoom webinar format. The free training sessions, both…
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NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting), ELECSA and ECA (Electrical Contractors' Association) have produced a…
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Having read the May 2019 SCOSS Alert on Failure of RAAC Planks (view LABC's article here), a structural engineer has contacted CROSS (Confidential…
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(Updated 1 May 2020)
Timber staircases are an integral part of many homes across the UK. While the design and manufacture of a staircase is key to…