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Shortlisted Finalists
Adam Butcher, Peveril Homes
Local Authority: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Region: West Midlands
Angus Edmond, Heritage…
What is building control? Here are 10 reasons why we need building control services when it comes to all things construction.
1. It helps check that buildings are built to building regulations standards
Building control surveyors check that building work complies with the…
The way we live and interact with spaces has constantly evolved as our needs, priorities and lifestyles have changed. Housing design and layout is less likely to fit standard conventions and expected patterns as it adapts to our needs. However, some basic requirements still need to be met for…
Are you a technically-minded person who's keen to work with people on site? In that case, a job in building control may be just the thing for you as it offers a unique opportunity to be involved in virtually all aspects of the construction process.
It's a professional career…
Shortlisted Finalists
Alan Hart
Region: North West
Company: Downton Construction
Local Authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council…
LABSS (Local Authority Building Standards Scotland) and LABC (Local Authority Building Control in Wales and England) have made a formal agreement to join together on key activities.
Both LABSS and LABC pledge to work together to promote and provide:
a) independent, public…
Building on sites where trees are present can be tricky.Trees and other vegetation can affect moisture content considerably, leading to soil shrinkage (commonly known as subsidence) or swelling (commonly known as heave). This can cause cracking and movement of foundations and damage to whole…
Houses are a controversial subject in the UK. Some say we are not building enough, some say we are not building houses of the right quality and some say the houses we are building are just too small.
Now, while the first two complaints are generally quite subjective topics, where the…
Fire Door Safety Week is giving these tips for a 5 Step Fire Door Check that anyone can do:
Check for certification: Is there a label or plug on top (or occasionally on the side) of the door to show it is a certificated fire door? If there is, that’s good news, otherwise report it to…
Article updated on 31 January 2024Too often building work is agreed by shaking hands - regularly with someone you know very little about. Verbal contracts may be convenient, but they offer no protection, especially following the Consumer Rights Act 2015 which came into force on the 1 October. This…