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Fire investigators are warning DIYers about the potential risk of using expanding foam, if not used correctly.
So far this year, firefighters have been called to two incidents in which the gas emitted by the foam has built up and resulted in fire and, in one case, injury.
Expanding foam is…
...Because a door’s a door’s a door, right?
No, a fire door is an engineered safety device.
Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every commercial, public and multiple occupancy building. They save lives and property.
There are about 3 million new fire doors…
The LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals 2023 took place at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on Friday 19 January 2024. Over 900 guests attended the black tie event.The Grand Finals 2023 is a great way to start the year celebrating the amazing projects and people in the construction…
More than 900 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as well…
For the past few decades, satellites have been taking high definition pictures of the United Kingdom and Europe from space. The images are analysed and compared to detailed maps.
The maps were created with Corine (coordination of information on the environment) Land Cover data from…
Cold bridging is a common problem, often arising where a gap occurs in the insulation of a building.
Whenever there is a break in the continuity of a property’s outer envelope, there is a risk of a cold bridge appearing. Such an area will often be colder than the main areas surrounding it and…
In August 2016, a six-year old girl was severely injured when a boundary wall collapsed onto a public pathway.
The wall was 50 years old, single skin construction and about 1.8 metres (6 feet) high.
Immediate action was taken by building control for a number of other dangerous sections that…
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Low and Zero Carbon feasibility…
Entries are now closedDid a local authority provide the building control for your project? If so, read on:First, you will need to register on our awards platform. If you registered last year you can use the same username and password.Once you have completed the registration form you will…
Demand for more innovative designs and improved light has increased the inclusion of balconies and elevated walkways. These are not a problem but do need consideration of guarding, especially if buildings are likely to be used by children under five.
Approved Document K2 (3.3) is quite clear on…