LABC News
News
A new code of practice that details design standards, performance and installation of pitched roofs and vertical cladding using slates, tiles,…
Blog Post
Poorly constructed or maintained free-standing walls can be a danger. Everyone in the building industry has a responsibility to look for the dangers…
News
LABC has produced guidance on basement design and construction in collaboration with LABC Warranty.
Blog Post
Recent reports have suggested there may be a number of non-compliant or ‘fraudulent’ fire-resisting glass and glazing materials on the market. This…
Blog Post
The KA Tanking Slurry waterproofing system provides a Type A barrier protection to prevent seepage or ingress in concrete or masonry walls and floors…
Blog Post
I Clad Internal Cladding System is gypsum plasterboard used with clay brick slip facings for use as non-structural, decorative cladding for internal…
Case study
The challenge
Fairfield Farm College, Dilton Marsh, Westbury in Wiltshire provides education for 36 young adults with learning difficulties. A new…
News
Nearly 200,000 people descended on Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, for one of the world's largest festivals. Throughout most of the year, the venue…
Blog Post
I was delighted to be appointed vice president of the Consortium of European Building Control (CEBC) in the autumn of 2012. The consortium exists to…