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Today the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, announced the government is implementing all of the Hackitt recommendations. The statement said:
The Government will create a stronger regulatory framework that will provide national leadership to…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Part M Volumes 1 and 2 contain guidance on access to and use of buildings.
First published 1 March 2015.
Approved Document M can be downloaded below.
The LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on Friday 8 November 2019. 840 guests attended the black tie event which was hosted by multi award-winning comedian and Mock the Week regular Milton Jones.
The LABC Building…
Approved Document H (2015 edition) provides guidance on how to meet the Building Regulations in relation to drainage and waste disposal.
Part H contains guidance on foul and surface water drainage, and also refuse storage for dwellings.
The Approved Document H can be downloaded below,…
Buttercross Works, Witney, Oxfordshire was highly praised in the category of Best High Volume Housing at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final – 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…
Shortlisted Finalists
Boars Tye Road, Essex
Project Team: The Hill Group, Pinnegar Hayward Design, Sanctuary, SDP
Local Authority: Braintree District Council
Region:…
The project at Lady Martin Drive, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire was awarded the title of Best Small New Housing Development 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…
The Welsh and UK governments have both launched stimulus programmes this year that aim to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, boost the economy and open the door to new green industries.
The Welsh government is giving a further £10m to a programme launched in August 2020 that aims…
Shortlisted Finalists
Adam Butcher, Peveril Homes
Local Authority: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Region: West Midlands
Angus Edmond, Heritage…
After winning the LABC Superstar (Yorkshire) Award 2017 the response from colleagues, friends, and acquaintances has been overwhelming and I never have experienced anything like this before.
I was first notified of my nomination for the Superstar award from LABC HQ which also secured me a place…