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Shortlisted Finalists
Above Town, Devon
Project Team: Harrison Sutton Partnership, Paul Rowden Construction Ltd, James Frost, Hurley and Co, StructureHaus
Local Authority: …
More than 750 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to acclaim best practise, quality and standards in construction.
These were the first Building Excellence Awards since 2019 following the global pandemic and LABC…
Of the many upsetting things you’ll find in last October’s report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, perhaps the most painful is the timeline.
Minute by minute, in the sort of bureaucratic language you’d find in a council planning document, the report documents both the spread of the fire that…
There's encouraging news in the world of housebuilding, according to the DCLG...
New home completions at a 7-year high
The Department of Communities and Local Government reports that there has been a 12% increase in the number of new homes completed in 2015-2016 (to March) compared with…
The internet seems full of pictures of giant rats in London sewers and there is a saying that we are never more than 6ft away from one, but should we be doing more to limit or restrict their spread?Pest entry into premises can range from acceptable seasonal issues such as insects in the summer,…
Shortlisted Finalists
Alan Hart
Region: North West
Company: Downton Construction
Local Authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council…
...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 way we live and interact with spaces has constantly evolved as our needs, priorities and lifestyles have changed. Housing design and layout is less likely to fit standard conventions and expected patterns as it adapts to our needs. However, some basic requirements still need to be met for…
The flexible LABC training 'Pre-Pay' system allows you to pay in advance for training as a way to secure training during subsequent months or years. This is offered in response to member demands to support the long term planning of training and to manage activity between financial years.
You can…
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…