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The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking opinions on proposed changes to permitted development rights. These…
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If you’re contracted to do a job where timber or concrete ground floors are to be replaced, or are a homeowner faced with a damaged floor (for…
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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…
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LABC’s qualifications programme goes from strength to strength with new professional membership options for the Chartered Association of Building…
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Buildings account for 30% of total UK carbon emissions. In December 2020, the Government pledged to cut the UK’s carbon emissions by 68% (from 1990…
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The MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) have launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide…
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LABC Warranty have published a canopy roof checklist to provide installers with technical details and help to comply with the requirements of the…
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A further 25 teams have joined the LABC Quality Management System meaning just a handful of local authority teams are still to join the scheme. Five…
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We've put together a coronavirus-related resource page aimed at the construction industry and building control. It lists the documents and Government…