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Introduced in Victorian times, drain interceptor traps were originally installed to stop the smells from sewers venting into properties.
The health risks and dangers of the foul air were not fully understood at the time, and the decision to install interceptor traps was left to individual local…
With the horrific events of recent months, the importance of fire safety has rightly never been more in the spotlight.
The annual Fire Door Safety Week 2017 runs from 25 September to 1 October and in the run up to the event we’re highlighting some of the key issues to stop misunderstandings…
New rules coming into force from July 2015 spell changes to the way electrical cables are installed, to prevent them from falling from walls and ceilings during fires. Many types of wiring systems have failed in the past, leaving cables hanging and entangling firefighters - resulting in eight…
On Monday 20 January, the Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon. Robert Jenrick MP, made a statement to Parliament on the Government's measures to improve building standards. Today, LABC’s Chief Executive, Lorna Stimpson, responded.
"LABC welcomes the quick…
Published in November 2020 by the UK Government 'Smart meter installation in domestic new build premises' supports the roll out of smart metering for the new build housing sector.
Aimed at developers and architects, the guidance is especially useful for meter installations in new build…
The government has announced changes to planning permitted development regulations from 1 August which they claim are designed to make it ‘easier to build better homes’.
Last week the government made changes to the General Permitted Development Order 2015 to allow for the construction of up to…
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is a non-profit-making, independent organisation founded in 1997 by the construction industry to improve its image.
The scheme is concerned with any area of construction activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the image of the industry and…
Insulation specialist Actis has presented the first regional prizes to winners of this year's popular LABC Building Excellence Awards.
Virtual presentations will be taking place twice weekly until early October, with this week's online events celebrating professional expertise in London and the…
James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government recently outlined further actions for local authorities following the Grenfell tragedy.
Among the announcements were amendments to the Approved Documents confirming what materials can be used on cladding systems…
Insulating floors will go a long way towards making a property more energy efficient. But gaps, however small, can often compromise good insulation by allowing air leakage that can lead to cold bridging and other issues. This advice is for floor insulation above a concrete floor and below a screed…