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Dragon tie with simple decorative detail (courtesy of castleringoakframe.co.uk)
When traditional roof construction was the norm, a dragon tie was often incorporated beneath the hip rafter, particularly where they were carrying purlins. The hip therefore had a much heavier load.
The…
One of our officers recently sent in a series of photos taken on site after the householder contacted him with concerns.
During the extension work, the builder had removed sections of the wall that he believed ‘would be ok for a bit’ with only one or two acrow props under the floor built into…
Park Lodge, constructed by JD Joinery and Building Services Ltd was awarded the title of Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Home at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts…
With increasing pressure to build new homes throughout England, a Yorkshire factory has begun production of fully-fitted three bedroom homes with a low starting price of only £65,000.
Currently, the factory can produce eight houses a day, ready to be loaded onto lorries and delivered…
This year's Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals took place on Friday 9 November 2018.
A record-breaking 860 attendees from the world of building and local authority building control attended our biggest ever event, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge and hosted by Jon Culshaw,…
Buttercross Works, Witney, Oxfordshire was highly praised in the category of Best High Volume Housing at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar. A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects…
Most of us are familiar with the treatment of timber to protect it from rot and woodworm, both for new work and in remedial treatment once damage is apparent.
But what about when there are no real signs of infestation?
Approved Document A makes reference to a notorious beetle called the…
The project at Lady Martin Drive, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire was awarded the title of Best Small New Housing Development at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a…
AHCHP Prescot Road in Liverpool, was awarded the title of Best Public Service Building at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects…
Excellent construction was celebrated at the South East LABC Building Excellence Awards 2018 in Brighton on Friday 22 June 2018.
The venue was once again the beautiful Brighton Grand Hotel and this year's winners and highly commendeds were announced by LABC's Business Development Director…