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Insulslab is a complete cast in situ system, based on a foundation which comprises a series of interlocking expanded polystyrene pods forming a substantially rigid ‘waffle’-shaped slab. Steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) is poured over the top to form the finished foundation.
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AHCHP Prescot Road in Liverpool, was awarded the title of Best Public Service Building at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects…
Insulating concrete formwork (ICF) is one of the modern methods of construction experiencing growth in the UK self-build sector. It’s an insulated in-situ concrete build system that can be quickly constructed and can offer levels of performance significantly better than that available from slower,…
Result of a fire caused by downlighters (courtesy of Manchester City Council Building control)
Downlighters have become the norm for lighting, particularly where head height is limited. Instead of a single light fitting there can often be multiple downlighters.…
With the UK’s decision to leave the European Community, there will be a tendency to focus on that alone and forget about what else this country needs to do. There may be calls to reduce regulation in order to stimulate house building if that is seen to be in decline. That would be short-sighted in…
On 21 Jan 2020 LABC responded to Housing Minister Robert Jenrick's building safety announcements, welcoming the key aspects and hoping for a quick implementation of the improvements.
Among his comments to Parliament Jenrick said, “there has not been enough focus amongst…
This relatively new scholarship aims to encourage advancements in the building control profession and the development of Building Regulations. Each year the Faculty of Building Control and Standards, together with the Local Authority Building Control (LABC), award £3,000 to the chosen scholar.…
The Building Safety Act 2022 sees the introduction of the most significant changes in the construction industry in more than 30 years.The Act sets out a new and rigorous framework for design, construction and management of high-rise residential buildings, new professional standards for construction…
"The Structural Engineering profession has not proven itself good at learning from mistakes which is a matter of general concern" was a statement recently issued by the Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS).
It was prompted by concerns raised about some particularly large…
A new code of practice that details design standards, performance and installation of pitched roofs and vertical cladding using slates, tiles, shingles and shakes, as well as their associated components, has been published.
You have until February 2015 to start following the new standards…