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On 21 Jan 2020 LABC responded to Housing Minister Robert Jenrick's building safety announcements, welcoming the key aspects and hoping for a quick…
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Of the many upsetting things you’ll find in last October’s report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, perhaps the most painful is the timeline. Minute…
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As we get used to the new year with its challenges and resolutions, it's clear the construction industry needs to change – and that’s why I’m asking…
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MHCLG have announced a review on the ban on the use of combustible materials (including attachments) in and on external walls of buildings. The …
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On Monday 20 January, the Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon. Robert Jenrick MP, made a statement to…
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SCOSS (Standing Committee on Structural Safety) have issued an alert on the Structural Safety of Glass in Balustrades. This followed an incident…
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The Construction Youth Trust have just launched a set of resources that will allow construction professionals to help students overcome barriers and…
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Congratulations to Anthony Oloyede who succeeded Dave Sharp as President of LABC for 2019-2020 at this year's AGM in Birmingham.
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Fire investigators are warning DIYers about the potential risk of using expanding foam, if not used correctly. So far this year, firefighters have…