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SAP 10 is cited in Approved Document L Volume 1: Dwellings (2012 edition) for England and is the recognised calculation methodology for assessing…
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Whilst correct design, specification and detailing of cavity wall ties is important; correct and quality installation is just as critical to ensure…
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Designing and constructing wide enough foundations is crucial to ensure that the building loads are safely transferred to the ground. This is…
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This guide is intended to help people involved with replacing windows in existing dwellings to understand the 2021 changes to ventilation…
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Thinking about installing one of those modern instantaneous hot water heaters into your kitchen – some which can supply cold, hot, or boiling, or…
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One of the less well known roles of building control is supporting the emergency services in incidents involving dangerous structures. In November…
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LABC’s learning and development team have seen increasing numbers of members taking part in its award winning non-degree vocational qualifications…
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Local Authority Building Control (LABC) has recently launched a fully funded trainee scheme for Trainee Building Control Surveyors in England.  The…
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Local Authority Building Control (LABC), the membership organisation for 3,500 public service building surveyors in England and Wales, has launched a…