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Here at LABC, in our role as membership organisation for a national network of local authority building control teams in England and Wales, we're…
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One of our officers recently sent in a series of photos taken on site after the householder contacted him with concerns.
During the extension work,…
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Perimeter upstand insulation performs a vital function in the thermal envelope of the building. It’s used to prevent cold bridging at the edge of the…
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It’s a mistake to assume that all pressure treated wood is the same. Whilst one piece of treated wood may look very much like any other the level of…
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Fire Door Safety Week is giving these tips for a 5 Step Fire Door Check that anyone can do:
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While we love to be involved, there are times when you won’t need a Building Regulations application. Whether you are carrying out building work…
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All those working in building control have been deeply shocked by the tragedy at Grenfell Tower and the terrible unexpected extent of the fire raises…
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Recent research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found that a third of small building firms are struggling to break even due to soaring…
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A report published in July 2017 by an All Party Parliamentary Group made some strong recommendations aimed at putting consumers at the heart of…