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An LABC member took this photo whilst attending a fire damaged building that has been under attack from vandalism. The owner was constantly attending…
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Building on sites where trees are present can be tricky.
Trees and other vegetation can affect moisture content considerably, leading to soil…
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If you’re contracted to do a job where timber or concrete ground floors are to be replaced, or are a homeowner faced with a damaged floor (for…
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New dwellings that fail the acoustic test can costs many thousands of pounds to correct. So getting the design and specification right before…
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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…
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The majority of domestic like for like replacement kitchens or bathrooms won't need any form of building regulations approval, but if you're…
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The typical low rise domestic foundation detail to the left might be familiar to you. It's taken from the Building Construction Handbook 10th…
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With the continued increase in block and beam ground floor construction it's essential that damp protection for the porous beam ends and exposed…