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Where a building is served by a combined sewer system (a single drain for both surface and wastewater) foul water can backflow from the below-ground drainage system upstream towards the building in certain circumstances.
If a sewer surcharges it can result in this backflow of water and sewage to…
We’ve produced two documents providing guidance for insurers and contractors, as well as property owners on how to deal with the aftermath of a flood as far as the Building Regulations are concerned.
The documents are downloadable and cover key areas to focus on and steps to take while repairing…
The East Midlands is the latest region to host the annual LABC Building Excellence Awards. Finalists from Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire were among more than 350 guests who attended the region’s awards on Friday 10 June at Athena in Leicester.
Former English Rugby…
Responding to claims from ACAI Chairman, Paul Wilkins, that Approved Inspectors are more competent and shouldn't be excluded from the new regulatory regime post Hackitt, LABC's chief executive, Paul Everall has said, "Once again ACAI are playing the man, not the ball. The industry and government…
New technical qualifications called T levels are promising to simplify the process of vocational training in England.
Construction has been picked as one of the first three T levels to be developed by the government alongside digital, education, and childcare as the first three pathfinder…
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 or survive until rescue.
As a building contractor, delivering a job in, on, or under budget is constant pressure - and one of the tempting areas…
Cold weather can affect the behaviour of materials such as concrete. Understand the characteristics of what you’re dealing with and take regular temperature readings in cold weather to ensure you’re within the allowable limits. Your thermometers should be in a shaded area for best results.…
The Hackitt Review Interim Report provides a comprehensive critique of the building regulations system and fire safety. LABC welcomes the Report and its seven key recommendations for improvements.
Paul Everall, LABC Chief Executive: “We welcome the interim findings of the Hackitt Review and…
Some cable manufacturers are producing ‘golden samples’ to cheat the system and get dodgy cables onto the market.
A Chinese cable manufacturer has recently been found to have supplied ‘golden samples’ from another legitimate cable producer to secure an order in the UK, according to the Approved…
Controlled door closing devices are commonly used in both domestic and commercial buildings. But did you know these devices have limitations when it comes to their effectiveness on fire doors? Installing the wrong device could prove costly or even fatal.
A new guide from the Door and Hardware…