Three million new fire doors are bought and installed every year in the UK. They resist fire, stop smoke and allow precious time for people to escape…
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Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the local authority SuDS Advisory Board must monitor and manage the specification, design,…
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A new code of practice that details design standards, performance and installation of pitched roofs and vertical cladding using slates, tiles,…
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Poorly constructed or maintained free-standing walls can be a danger. Everyone in the building industry has a responsibility to look for the dangers…
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LABC has produced guidance on basement design and construction in collaboration with LABC Warranty.
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Recent reports have suggested there may be a number of non-compliant or ‘fraudulent’ fire-resisting glass and glazing materials on the market. This…
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The KA Tanking Slurry waterproofing system provides a Type A barrier protection to prevent seepage or ingress in concrete or masonry walls and floors…
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I Clad Internal Cladding System is gypsum plasterboard used with clay brick slip facings for use as non-structural, decorative cladding for internal…
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The challenge
Fairfield Farm College, Dilton Marsh, Westbury in Wiltshire provides education for 36 young adults with learning difficulties. A new…