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Increasingly stringent energy efficiency standards in the building regulations are encouraging the adoption of new cavity wall insulation techniques and materials. However, it can often be tricky to make the right choice to meet the correct standards.
When partially filling cavity walls, a 50mm…
Introducing Jarred Parisi, winner of the LABC Newcomer of the year award in the Grand Finals 2021. Jarred will be sharing what it is like to be a part of Building Control and his experiences as an apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week.
What is your current job title and how long…
Article updated on 31 January 2024Before we had the trussed roofs we commonly use today, the prototype was developed in the 1950s when resources were still in short supply following the war.The roof was made up of 'TDA' trusses positioned at 1.8 to 2.4m centres with rafters and ceiling joists…
More than 850 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.
The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as…
The building regulations help ensure that new buildings, conversions, renovations and extensions (domestic or commercial) are going to be safe, healthy and high-performing.
Detailed regulations cover specific topics including: structural integrity, fire protection, accessibility, energy…
To mark the start of National Apprentice Week, The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) hosted Industry Minister Lee Rowley on a tour of Ideal Standard where he met with apprentices from all parts of the repair, maintenance, and home improvement sector.
Among those apprentices was…
Shortlisted Finalists
Bance Court, Huntingdon
Project Team: PDG Architects Ltd, Rose Homes (EA) Ltd, Parsons Consulting Engineers Ltd
Local Authority: 3C Shared Services
Region: East…
If you're a builder or a tradesman, how does the cold affect your tools and materials?It’s well worth remembering that two degrees is the minimum working temperature for most materials. It's very important to take regular temperature readings when working during cold weather periods. For…
Martin Caldwell of Redrow Homes was awarded the title of LABC Residential Site Agent of the Year at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality…
One of our officers offended a local builder recently when she refused to climb a ladder to inspect the roof timbers. What’s the problem he asked, it’s perfectly safe?!
Forever the sceptic, our officer commented that she hadn’t noticed this additional product advertised in the latest Stanley…