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We want to help our customers, the SME, through this crisis, from helping you win work to assisting with current ongoing projects.
Because LABC supporter Build Aviator is part of a much larger organisation, Saint-Gobain, we know building materials will become increasingly difficult to get…
Building Regulations applications are needed for most construction projects:
New buildings
All new buildings except agricultural buildings
Garages that are not fully detached and under 30 square metres
Extensions
All extensions no matter how small – watch our…
Today, LABC released independent research that, amongst other things, looks at the number of interventions local authority building control teams are making in the pre-commencement plan assessment stage of construction. The research, carried out by Lychgate Projects Ltd, involved 42 local…
The Stone Federation of Great Britain recommends using mechanical fixings to restrain stone fireplace surrounds, rather than adhesives, which are not considered sufficient to provide a safe and secure bond throughout the lifetime of the fireplace surround.
Modular stone or artificial stone…
A garage conversion doesn't always need planning permission as it often falls under 'permitted development'. But it's important to check permitted development rights still apply before starting any work, even if just for your client's sake.
Converting a garage will always need a building…
The combination of timber separating floors and masonry walls needs very careful detailing.
Sometimes, the designer has forgotten to take a look at what’s there already. You may even build exactly to a drawing but still fail your test!
In this article we look at the ‘why and how’ to avoid…
One of our surveyors was alarmed when called out on site recently for an excavation inspection. Above is what he saw.
The Building Regulations application was actually for a new foundation to connect the back of the house to the detached garage, but the builder had taken the opportunity to…
Front Door – because every home has one.
One year ago, LABC launched Front Door and this month Front Door celebrates its first birthday! Front Door is a home improvements website providing impartial advice for homeowners embarking on a home improvement project.
Front Door is a great…
In the current economic climate homeowners are naturally more cautious about investing their savings or borrowing to improve their home.
The media is full of horror stories about cowboy contractors and consumers are becoming savvier about their rights and protecting their assets.
Increasingly…
Planning a home improvement project? Not sure where to start? Front Door should be your first destination.
If you’re a homeowner or are involved in a home improvement project, then this is for you. Whether you already have a home improvement idea in mind and need guidance, or want some…