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Yesterday, in a written statement, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, updated the government's…
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Building on sites where trees are present can be tricky. Trees and other vegetation can affect moisture content considerably, leading to soil…
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A raft foundation is a reinforced concrete slab under the whole of a building or extension, 'floating' on the ground as a raft floats on water. This…
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LABC are pleased to announce our event partnership with UK Construction Week summits. The first summit takes place on 27 November and focuses on…
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In the fourth Robust Details handbook update this year, guidance is provided for private stair situations. This is where there are two flats (one…
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Approved Document Part G provides that ‘adequate and suitable sanitary conveniences’ should be provided in rooms provided to accommodate them.   The…
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"The Structural Engineering profession has not proven itself good at learning from mistakes which is a matter of general concern" was a statement…
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In our August Building Bulletin, "It’s a roof Jim but not as we know it?" we highlighted some really poor work encountered on site. We finished the…
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One area commonly overlooked within building work is paved areas outside of the property. However since 2002 there has been a need to consider the…