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It is now a requirement to limit air leakage from the inside of buildings – one main area where this situation can be improved is to effectively seal the gaps around floor joists where they bear into the external walls. This can be done in two ways:
Joist hangers
Only proprietary joist…
Retaining walls can be tricky to build as they need to be strong enough to resist horizontal soil pressure where there are differing ground levels.
One of the things you must get right is the thickness of the wall. It should be at least 215mm thick and bonded or made of two separate brick skins…
If you’re building an extension or adding a conservatory onto an existing property the room it connects to often becomes an inner room. Any ventilation provided through the former external wall is compromised and unless it’s opened out into the new extension will be made worse.
Lack of air…
Today, LABC released independent research that, amongst other things, looks at the number of interventions local authority building control teams are making in the pre-commencement plan assessment stage of construction. The research, carried out by Lychgate Projects Ltd, involved 42 local…
A garage conversion doesn't always need planning permission as it often falls under 'permitted development'. But it's important to check permitted development rights still apply before starting any work, even if just for your client's sake.
Converting a garage will always need a building…
While we love to be involved, there are times when you won’t need a Building Regulations application. Whether you are carrying out building work yourself, or employing a builder, there are a number of building regulations exemptions to both work and buildings that don't need building control…
We are coming to you with a new 'a day in the life' article. We hear from one of our qualification students, Julie Lock telling us about her career in Building Control as a Building Control Surveyor.
What is your current job title and how long have you worked within this…
Shortlisted Finalists Clifford Reservoir, CliffordProject Team: William Powell & Sons (Builders) Ltd, Loyn & CoLocal Authority: Herefordshire CouncilRegion: West of England Frant Road, KentProject Team: OPEN Architecture, Full Works Projects, Colin LongLocal Authority…
We want to help our customers, the SME, through this crisis, from helping you win work to assisting with current ongoing projects.
Because LABC supporter Build Aviator is part of a much larger organisation, Saint-Gobain, we know building materials will become increasingly difficult to get…
Construction dust isn’t just a nuisance; it can seriously damage your health and some types can eventually even kill. Regularly breathing this dust over a long period of time can cause life-changing lung diseases.
The Health & Safety at Work Act says you must conduct your business…