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The government’s new target of a quarter of a million new homes a year may well be needed - but will it create problems later on down the line? Making sure that housing is built well, and to a good enough standard is high on our agenda - it is also key to ensuring that the nation is housed in homes…
Demand for more innovative designs and improved light has increased the inclusion of balconies and elevated walkways. These are not a problem but do need consideration of guarding, especially if buildings are likely to be used by children under five.
Approved Document K2 (3.3) is quite clear on…
We’ve produced two documents providing guidance for insurers and contractors, as well as property owners on how to deal with the aftermath of a flood as far as the Building Regulations are concerned.
The documents are downloadable and cover key areas to focus on and steps to take while repairing…
New technical qualifications called T levels are promising to simplify the process of vocational training in England.
Construction has been picked as one of the first three T levels to be developed by the government alongside digital, education, and childcare as the first three pathfinder…
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…
LABC last week launched their new Quality Management System under the banner 'Build With Us'. LABC started consultation on standards, performance, competencies and qualifications with local authority building control teams two years ago and in 2016 created an autonomous Standards Committee to…
Jason Hartwell was awarded the title of Non Residential Construction Professional of the Year at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events in the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality…
If the complaint is about your own building work, you should initially raise it with your builder. You should always use a reputable builder who is a member of a trade association (check their credentials on the association's website to avoid employing unscrupulous people). The association will…
A basement extension can be a great way to add living space, a new, bedroom, games room, office or gym, for example. The attached photos sent to us by an LABC member show what can go wrong.
This started life as an expensive basement extension in Knightsbridge, London:
The…
Since the launch of the Planning Portal building control application service in October 2016 149 local authorities have implemented the online service and around 2,567 applications have been made.
Planning Portal’s building control service enables online applications to be submitted directly to…