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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…
The independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety is being led by Dame Judith Hackitt and the interim report was published in December 2017.
Its purpose is to make recommendations that will ensure we have a sufficiently robust regulatory system for the future and to provide…
Shortlisted Finalists
Brownhills, Dockray
Project Team: I J Curry & Son Builders, GK Norman Architects
Local Authority: Eden District Council
Region: Northern…
June is the month of longest day of year – the summer solstice – traditionally associated with change and new beginnings. So unsurprisingly June is also the month when school students finish their exams and look to their futures.
It is in this June spirit of looking to the future and new…
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is a non-profit-making, independent organisation founded in 1997 by the construction industry to improve its image.
The scheme is concerned with any area of construction activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the image of the industry and…
Joe Murphy from Kier Construction Southern was awarded the title of LABC Non-Residential Construction Professional of the Year at the Grand Finals of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar. He was nominated by the local authority…
Wales has taken a major step forward in ensuring the future safety of its homes and buildings by funding four trainee inspectors.The £350,630 grant matches funds provided by Local Authority Building Control (LABC), meaning that the country will benefit from eight new inspectors once they are fully…
Regional Winners
Birmingham Roundhouse
Region: West Midlands
Project Team: Kier Infrastructure /Regional Civils, Burrell Foley Fischer, National Trust & Canal & River Trust, AKS…
The third edition of Habinteg’s Wheelchair Housing Design Guide was published in February 2018. This guide provides all the information you need to design good quality, wheelchair accessible housing. Filled with practical advice, insightful design considerations and clear explanations, it has…
LABC held its annual President’s Reception at Trinity House in London this week during which this year’s President Chris Griffith-Jones announced his successor would be Dave Sharp from Wrexham.
In his formal address, outgoing President Chris Griffith-Jones (Head of Building Control at…