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MHCLG have announced that the inclusion of Changing Places toilets will be made compulsory in public buildings in England and they have set up a £30million fund – opening in a few months' time - to help install them.
The change (expected in early 2021) will make it easier for more than 250,000…
Local Authority Building Control (LABC), Modern Masonry Alliance (MMA), Concrete Block Association and Aircrete have produced a suite of 250 Registered Construction Details designed to minimise heat loss through the weak junction points in a building’s outer envelope.
This initiative offers…
Some types of minor building or improvement works like putting up sheds, car ports or porches don't need building regulations consent.
The general rule is that if they are small (less than 30m2), built of non-combustible material, are separated from nearby buildings or land and don't…
There have been some recent house fires where the fire has spread across the line of the party wall and caused extensive damage to the neighbouring property.
If you are involved in the construction of new housing you should remember that fire-stopping has to be completed above and…
Over 40% of new build homes fail to meet their original deadline, a survey by the New Homes Review (NHR) has revealed. The independent survey, conducted between November 2016 and May 2017 revealed that just over half of new build properties were completed on time (57%).
The survey asked new…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Wales Part F contains guidance on building ventilation.
The Approved Document can be downloaded below along with the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide, which gives guidance on design and commissioning…
September 2023 saw LABC welcoming over 180 delegates to the inaugural Emerging Talent Conference in Milton Keynes.
LABC’s focus is firmly on the monumental changes taking place in the construction industry and specifically the building control profession, and the 3,500-strong network of public…
Introducing Steve Morrow, winner of the LABC Newcomer of the Year award in the Grand Finals 2023. Steve will be sharing what it is like to be a part of Building Control and how it felt to be a winner.What is your current job title and how long have you worked in this role?I'm currently an Assistant…
Approved Document A provides guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Part A contains guidance on the structural stability and safety of buildings, from foundations to walls and roofs.
The Approved Document can be downloaded below with additional guidance further down.
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Wales Part A contains guidance on the structural stability and safety of buildings from foundations to walls and roofs.
The Approved Document can be downloaded below, with additional guidance further down…