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If you get the chance to go to Hong Kong, make sure you look closely at the many construction sites all over the city.
You may come across bamboo scaffolding like that shown in the photo to the right and above. This scaffolding covered a 25-storey building with what appeared to be thousands of…
British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Chief Executive Iain McIlwee has commented on the news that fire doors in Grenfell Tower did not meet test standards: “It is concerning to hear about the door at Grenfell, but sadly it is not a surprise.
"Through our Fire Door Scheme (BWF Certifire), Fire…
Freestanding brick walls are attractive and durable when designed and built well, with appropriate materials. But rain and frost attack can damage the walls - so build them with this in mind to ensure they last.
One of the most important things to get right is the mortar. Once it weakens, the…
Jewson Live, the UK's biggest trade show for construction industry professionals, takes place on Thursday 15th December 2016 at the NEC in Birmingham, and LABC's own Martin Taylor will be there to talk about building regulation compliance.
The event will have:
FREE…
Shortlisted Finalists
Bance Court, Huntingdon
Project Team: PDG Architects Ltd, Rose Homes (EA) Ltd, Parsons Consulting Engineers Ltd
Local Authority: 3C Shared Services
Region: East…
A recent CROSS report from structural safety organisation SCOSS highlights the importance of regular maintenance checks, getting the drainage right and the correct design of flat roofs.
The report concerns the collapse of a roof at a 1960s school constructed…
Congratulations to Richard Scott who succeeded Jayne Hall as President of LABC for 2016-2017.
Every year a local authority building control member is elected as Junior Vice President, who then in turn becomes President after two years. Richard has 26 years' of experience in building control and…
Recent changes to the UK planning system give greater freedom for building or landowners in town centres to change use, extend upwards (up to two floors) and create new homes from the regeneration of vacant and redundant buildings.
These extensions to permitted development rights will allow…
LABC is one of 28 construction industry organisations to back a joint action to tackle climate change. With the built environment accounting for 40% of carbon dioxide emissions as well as impacting on habitats and biodiversity the organisations have come together under the umbrella of the…
Schoolchildren across Lincolnshire have been inspired at the first day of Construction Week 2019, which showcases careers in architecture, building, quantity surveying and more.
Pupils from across the county attended the Lincolnshire Showground in West Lindsey, to get an insight into the…