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Insulation specialist Actis will be presenting its popular SAP training sessions at two LABC virtual roadshows next month.
The first takes place on Wednesday 3 March from noon until 1:30 pm and, despite its virtual nature, is aimed at construction professionals in Cornwall and Devon.…
In our August Building Bulletin, "It’s a roof Jim but not as we know it?" we highlighted some really poor work encountered on site.
We finished the article with "...this really is one of the worst examples of building work we have come across, unless of course you know about something worse…
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…
For the past two years LABC members have been developing a new approach to consistency and performance in local authority building control.
Following nationwide consultation, changes to LABC’s Constitution and the establishment of a new Standards Committee LABC is now implementing quality…
To get you thinking about your nomination, find questions that we ask for the best partnership with a local authority category. Please note to apply you will have to complete the online form
This is what happens where there isn’t enough ventilation - the roof covering offers very good waterproofing, preventing rainwater from getting into the building. But it also prevents water vapour inside the building from escaping.
Timbers which have rotted through due to lack of ventilation…
Over 61 million people live in the United Kingdom. Around 95 per cent of the population lives in areas where the local authorities – over 570 councils all together – have declared a climate emergency. It is hoped that by 2050, the result of these declarations and subsequent response plans in the UK…
Our building control teams offer advice and support on building regulations and other crucial services. We can guide and support you through the most technically complex projects and developments, from pre-planning, right through to completion.
Having worked with some of the UK’s major…
Published in November 2020 by the UK Government 'Smart meter installation in domestic new build premises' supports the roll out of smart metering for the new build housing sector.
Aimed at developers and architects, the guidance is especially useful for meter installations in new build…
Increasingly stringent energy efficiency standards in the building regulations are encouraging the adoption of new cavity wall insulation techniques and materials. However, it can often be tricky to make the right choice to meet the correct standards.
When partially filling cavity walls, a 50mm…