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Whilst correct design, specification and detailing of cavity wall ties is important; correct and quality installation is just as critical to ensure…
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LABC is delighted to welcome the newest, youngest and cutest member to our network.
In August, Donna and Sam Tully of Somerset Building Control…
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Commenting on last week’s cabinet reshuffle and the renaming of the MHCLG to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, LABC Chief…
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Buildings will need drying out following initial construction works, water damage from fabric defects or failure of services like water supplies,…
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From the 1st of October 2015 in England and from the 1st of November 2018 in Wales, Building Regulations introduced security requirements in relation…
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Plasterboard
Most modern houses and extensions or refurbishments use plasterboard for internal walls or ceilings instead of the traditional wet two…
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Balconies can be a great addition to your home: they add extra light and ventilation to a room, provide some outside space and are a great way to…
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Dangerous structures can occur because of neglected buildings, badly executed construction work, extreme weather events and many other causes. LABC…
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Recent changes to the UK planning system give greater freedom for building or landowners in town centres to change use, extend upwards (up to two…