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On 14 August 2019 Paul Timmins, Chief Executive of ACAI had an article published in Inside Housing in which he argued that the building control sector is on the cusp of disaster due to the difficulties some Approved Inspectors have faced when renewing their insurance. There were a number…
The internet seems full of pictures of giant rats in London sewers and there is a saying that we are never more than 6ft away from one, but should we be doing more to limit or restrict their spread?Pest entry into premises can range from acceptable seasonal issues such as insects in the summer,…
More than 500 people from local government have attended a series of LABC/LGA (Local Government Association) regional briefings and questions posed at these events have revealed concern about MHCLG’s plans for reform of the building safety regulation system.
The briefings were part of LABC…
The Atrium Building, Canning Town, constructed by Countryside Properties, designed by Shepheard Epstein Hunter and nominated by the building control team from the London Borough of Newham was awarded the title of Best High Volume New Housing Development at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand…
Underground foul drainage should have enough capacity to carry the anticipated flow at any point along its length. The flow depends on the appliances connected, whereas the capacity depends on the size and gradient of the pipes used.
Flow rates for underground foul drains
Sanitary appliances…
Distinguishable stair nosings have been with us now since Approved Document M was first introduced in 1992.
In the last 24 years the document title itself has changed from ‘Access and facilities for disabled people’ to ‘Access to and use of buildings’ and has extended the requirements…
Shortlisted Finalists
Chris Jones, Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
Local Authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: North West
Darren…
Shortlisted Finalists
Andrew Fleet MCIAT
Region: East Anglia
Local Authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
Aspire…
More than 750 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to acclaim best practise, quality and standards in construction.
These were the first Building Excellence Awards since 2019 following the global pandemic and LABC…
Welcome to the LABC Cymru Building Excellence Awards
Two separate award ceremonies are held in Wales for North Wales and South Wales. Category winners for each area are then judged with the overall winners qualifying for the LABC Grand Finals in London.
North…