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Article updated on 31 January 2024
Too often building work is agreed by shaking hands - regularly with someone you know very little about. Verbal…
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Did you know that all new homes now have to meet minimum standards of security under new Building Regulation Part Q? This rule came into force on 1…
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Changes to Building Regulations Approved Document Part M in new homes could catch you out.
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Historically, planning departments have been able to impose their own local technical standards for issues like security, access, water and energy…
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Masonry buildings are by their nature and materials resistant to fire; but all buildings have cavities and some concealed spaces where fire can…
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New rules coming into force from July 2015 spell changes to the way electrical cables are installed, to prevent them from falling from walls and…
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An informative guide that aims to promote good workmanship by helping you identify and rectify the most common energy efficiency-related problems in…
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Did you know that you may now be ‘the principal designer’ and responsible for CDM on site? Hundreds of thousands of domestic building projects are…
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Controlled door closing devices are commonly used in both domestic and commercial buildings. But did you know these devices have limitations when it…