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LABC is delighted to announce the re-launch of our awards programme for 2021/22.
As you know, COVID-19 did not stop work for the construction…
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The building regulations require new buildings to be constructed within a range of airtightness performance standards to ensure that the infiltration…
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Building regulations require external masonry cavity walls to resist the penetration of precipitation (rain and snow) to the inside of the building…
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Any walls that are not part of a house or extension are unlikely to be controlled by building regulations unless these provide support to the…
Building a Safer Future Charter launches with first companies on way to becoming ‘Charter Champions’
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The Building a Safer Future (BSF) Charter has launched its ‘Charter Champion’ company initiative to help companies drive the systemic culture change…
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The MHCLG has announced planning gateway one is to be introduced from 1 August 2021 for buildings over 18m (or seven storeys in height).
The gateway…
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On 29 April the Fire Safety Bill received Royal Assent and became law in England and Wales.
The Act amends the RRO (Fire Safety Order) 2005 to…
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When replacing internal doors in a house, it is important to consider if they perform the function of a fire door, assist with good circulation of…
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The building regulations provide controls for building work to be done for health, safety, security, welfare, convenience, access for people in and…