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A raft foundation is a reinforced concrete slab under the whole of a building or extension, 'floating' on the ground as a raft floats on water. This…
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LABC are pleased to announce our event partnership with UK Construction Week summits.
The first summit takes place on 27 November and focuses on…
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In the fourth Robust Details handbook update this year, guidance is provided for private stair situations.
This is where there are two flats (one…
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Approved Document Part G provides that ‘adequate and suitable sanitary conveniences’ should be provided in rooms provided to accommodate them.
The…
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"The Structural Engineering profession has not proven itself good at learning from mistakes which is a matter of general concern" was a statement…
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In our August Building Bulletin, "It’s a roof Jim but not as we know it?" we highlighted some really poor work encountered on site.
We finished the…
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One area commonly overlooked within building work is paved areas outside of the property. However since 2002 there has been a need to consider the…
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Representatives of the home-building industry are engaged in a nationwide campaign to defeat attempts by councils to ensure more accessible homes are…
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The Secretary of State James Brokenshire has written to Steve Reed MP and 19 MPs to underpin how the scope of the announced ban on combustible…