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Freestanding brick walls are attractive and durable when designed and built well, with appropriate materials. But rain and frost attack can damage the walls - so build them with this in mind to ensure they last.
One of the most important things to get right is the mortar. Once it weakens, the…
You will need to retain a suitable toilet provision in the entrance storey in some form to comply with the regulations.
After the alterations have been carried out to the home, the toilet facility should meet the standards required of a visitor accessible toilet. The exception is where the…
LABC is one of 28 construction industry organisations to back a joint action to tackle climate change. With the built environment accounting for 40% of carbon dioxide emissions as well as impacting on habitats and biodiversity the organisations have come together under the umbrella of the…
McKinsey & Company have published a report on how they believe construction will change in the coming years.
Assessing how the full array of disruptive trends will combine to reshape the construction industry in earnest (and finding evidence that disruption has already begun), the…
British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Chief Executive Iain McIlwee has commented on the news that fire doors in Grenfell Tower did not meet test standards: “It is concerning to hear about the door at Grenfell, but sadly it is not a surprise.
"Through our Fire Door Scheme (BWF Certifire), Fire…
The UK Government has issued a new 'Manual to the Building Regulations', a short guide that gives an outline on how the building regulations system in England works.
The manual is aimed at a range of audiences: from homeowners planning home improvements to sole …
More than 900 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as well…
Shortlisted Finalists
Bance Court, Huntingdon
Project Team: PDG Architects Ltd, Rose Homes (EA) Ltd, Parsons Consulting Engineers Ltd
Local Authority: 3C Shared Services
Region: East…
Congratulations to Richard Scott who succeeded Jayne Hall as President of LABC for 2016-2017.
Every year a local authority building control member is elected as Junior Vice President, who then in turn becomes President after two years. Richard has 26 years' of experience in building control and…
Heat through the walls of fireplaces or masonry flues can be transferred to other materials. This can lead to the possibility of fire in combustible materials that are close to the fireplace or flue and measures need to be taken to reduce this risk.
Approved Document J gives guidance on the…