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While a lack of internet connection on a website can be frustrating, having offline masonry on a building site is worse! The photo below shows newly constructed masonry that’s not central on the excavated trench.
It’s a common problem, most often caused by poor…
Welcome to the statutory guidance page. This page contains the updated version of the Building Regulations 2010, other relevant legislation and interpretative guidance. Guidance on procedural matters such as dangerous structures, initial notices etc can also be found on this page.
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Removing nearby or even pre-existing trees can be a real problem for the foundations of a property and LABC Warranty have published some advice on how to deal with this common issue.
What is heave?
When a tree is removed from the soil, water is no longer being absorbed by the tree roots…
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…
LABC are pleased to announce our event partnership with UK Construction Week summits.
The first summit takes place on 27 November and focuses on quality in construction. LABC’s Deputy Managing Director, Lorna Stimpson is speaking at the event and will look at the challenges ahead for local…
A subject undergoing intense study at the moment is the use of plastics and its effects on the environment.
A conference taking place in London on 28 February, "Plastics in Construction - Issues, Impacts and Alternatives" run by the ASBP (Alliance for Sustainable Building Products)…
Closure
Following a comprehensive review of the LABC Assured scheme, the LABC Board decided to discontinue the scheme in November 2021. The scheme has now closed and as such, any certificates provided by manufacturers should be disregarded. Please email technical@labc.co.uk if you have…
From daylighting calculations to renewable feasibility studies, energy statements to thermal modelling, our complimentary services support our core services with the same professional approach.
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Daylighting calculations
Low and Zero Carbon feasibility…
Shortlisted Finalists
Andrew Rich
Region: South West
Company: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Local Authority: Plymouth City Council
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This Detail is in the vertical masonry that passes between dwellings. It’s a requirement to fire stop any cavity where it is not fully filled. The fire stop should achieve the required fire resistance and include a cavity tray (where required) and weep holes.
Whilst it’s not a requirement of…