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LABC supported the NHIC (The National Home Improvement Council) debate hosted by President Rt Hon Baroness Maddock in Parliament yesterday. Entitled healthy Homes and the Role of Refurbishment, the debate looked at what needs to be done to raise awareness and standards to ensure UK homes are…
The LABC Grand Finals 2024 took place on Friday 24 January 2025, at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. A celebration recognising excellent projects and individual contributions within the construction industry.A panel of expert judges carefully reviewed a diverse range of exceptional projects,…
Data released by LABC Warranty has revealed that one of the most common defects in 2022 related to the poor installation of traditional slate and tile roof coverings. So, if you believe having a good understanding of the relevant code of practises is important, read on…
Part C2 of the Building…
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…
This country needs more houses to be built – no question. The Government says so, the housebuilders say so, the people who want a house say so – although they are likely to insert the word “affordable” into what they want. So why aren’t more being built? Could it be that over-zealous building…
From the 1st of October 2015 in England and from the 1st of November 2018 in Wales, Building Regulations introduced security requirements in relation to easily accessible windows in new dwellings.
Requirement Q1: security to dwellings applies only in relation to new dwellings and states that…
The LABC Grand Finals 2024 took place on Friday 24 January 2025, at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. A celebration recognising excellent projects and individual contributions within the construction industry.A panel of expert judges carefully reviewed a diverse range of exceptional projects,…
Homes built before 1999 were designed and constructed without making provision for reasonable access to the entrances for either visitors or residents. It’s also well documented that many people are now living in their homes for longer.
Consequently, the housing stock that existed prior to…
Driftways, Lower Drift, Penzance, constructed by AMJ Renovations was awarded the title of Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Home at the Grand Finals of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.A panel of industry experts…
Approved Document Part G provides that ‘adequate and suitable sanitary conveniences’ should be provided in rooms provided to accommodate them.
The use of a macerator and pump allows for an extra toilet to be provided in places such as under the stairs, basements or to a bathroom.…