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Incorrect use of cavity wall ties is one of the common problems found on site by our building control surveyors. The wrong choice of cavity wall tie, not enough ties, and wrong detailing around openings are frequently spotted.
The image above shows how not to do it; hooking wall ties together,…
Responding to claims from ACAI Chairman, Paul Wilkins, that Approved Inspectors are more competent and shouldn't be excluded from the new regulatory regime post Hackitt, LABC's chief executive, Paul Everall has said, "Once again ACAI are playing the man, not the ball. The industry and government…
Approved Document J outlines the precautions needed to ensure that smoke and gases from appliances can be safely discharged. Diagrams 17 and 18 highlight the outlet heights needed in relation to traditional roofs and easily ignited coverings such as thatch and shingles.
In general, outlets…
Building near trees comes with its own challenges for foundations as we highlighted in this Trees and foundations article. In this article we focus on ground heave.
What is ground heave?
Ground heave is the upward movement of the ground usually associated with the expansion of clay soils…
Storyhouse, constructed by Kier Construction and designed by Ellis Williams Architects for Cheshire West & Chester Council was awarded the title of Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals – one of the most recognised events on…
Article updated on 31 January 2024What is ground heave?If your home is built on clay soil, then ground heave may become an issue. Ground heave is the upward movement of the ground usually associated with the swelling of clay soils that expand when wet. The result is that the exposed upper surface…
The project at RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Nottinghamshire, designed by JDDK Architects and built by Robert Woodhead Ltd, was awarded the title of Best Small Commercial Project at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events in the building…
There has never been a better time to consider a career in building control. If you have an inquisitive mind, are interested in the built environment, like to understand how things are constructed, are a confident and effective communicator and are prepared to challenge and learn, then get in touch…
Project summary: The Courtyard Theatre was completely refurbished and relaunched as ‘The Other Place’. Located on the banks of the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon, it is a creative hub for learning, research and development with excellent facilities including rehearsal rooms, a 200-seat…
Builders, architects and specifiers keen to gain insight into the latest developments in the construction world without the need to stray far off the M5 might fancy a trip to the latest LABC technical roadshow.
Delegates will be offered an insight, as ever with these monthly seminars, into the…