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Article updated on 31 January 2024Older properties such as churches, barns and listed buildings frequently present problems that don’t always match the standard insulation solutions for pitched roofs. Boarded roofs, shallow or uneven rafters, lath and plaster ceilings and retained old building…
Rainbow Trust is the leading organisation providing emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. Being told that your child may die is one of the most traumatic experiences a parent can go through. Dealing with everyday…
Speaking at the ASCP conference in Newport on Thursday 25 April, Martin Taylor, LABC's Director of Regulatory Policy, outlined four areas where far reaching reforms are likely to take place as result of the Hackitt review and the government's commitment to changing the system.
These are…
Monolith’s BrickPlus is a rapid fit brick cladding system comprised of limestone mortar that replicates brickwork, fixed to high-grade expanded polystyrene carriers for a thermally efficient cladding solution suitable for a wide range of building technologies.
The individual BrickPlus slips from…
Demolition is something you may have to do from time to time. Although not generally considered ‘development’, planning permission may be required - so confirm with your client this is in place before starting any work.
There are two types of demolition - partial or complete removal. Partial…
When specifying roof windows, it is important to consider advances in design and the latest regulations and how these can impact upon the performance of the building fabric.
The thermal performance of roof windows should be a key consideration in order to ensure the overall performance of the…
Condensation in domestic dwellings can lead to significant structural problems, costly redecorating and can affect the health of the occupants if left to develop into mould.
Domus Thermal from Polypipe Ventilation is a patented duct insulation system designed to significantly improve the thermal…
Achieving maximum thermal efficiency in a new build or refurbishment is often not as easy as it may seem on paper. As thermal bridging makes up approximately 25% of a building envelope’s heat loss, ensuring this is avoided is crucial. Thermal transmittance makes up a further 45%, with lack of…
Employees from 12 England and Wales local authority building control regions were given LABC Superstar awards on the 12 March, at a Gala Dinner in Leicester.
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The judges this year were Chris Griffith-Jones, LABC President, Dave Sharp, Vice-President, and…
Over 2 days, 15 Guest speakers, 40 exhibitor representatives, 50 online delegates and 250 in person made the 2021 LABC conference one of the most successful ever. With the 2020 event being cancelled due to the covid pandemic this was the first time in more than 18 months that public service…