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Render has two primary functions. The first is protection, where the render ‘weatherproofs’ the walls, allowing them to breathe by letting water vapour move from the inside to the outside of the structure while stopping the rain from forcing its way in.
The second function is decoration, where…
Do you wonder what it’s like to work in Building Control?
As we explore more into the world of Building Control in our series ‘A day in the life’, you will be able to understand what it’s like working in this industry. Today’s guest is Paul Round, who is an Assistant Building Control…
While we love to be involved, there are times when you won’t need a Building Regulations application. Whether you are carrying out building work yourself, or employing a builder, there are a number of building regulations exemptions to both work and buildings that don't need building control…
Shortlisted Finalists Angles House, SuffolkProject Team: Beech Architects Ltd, Frith Blake ConsultingLocal Authority: Babergh & Mid Suffolk District CouncilsRegion: East Anglia Branksea Avenue, DorsetProject Team: Western Design Architects, Matrod Frampton, Godsell Arnold…
The ‘Reaching New Heights Conference’, hosted by LABC and LABC Warranty, explored how the construction sector has been reshaped following the Grenfell tragedy.Aimed at contractors, designers and consultants, the event offered practical tips and insights for those designing and building high-risk…
Are you looking to progress in your public service building control career? LABC’s level 6 qualifications allow learners to develop their knowledge in specialist subject areas and become experts in their field.Our award-winning qualifications are the most comprehensive and relevant, of any other…
Upgrading a listed building or a building that falls within a conservation area has many restrictions that you need to be aware of, especially concerning existing windows and doors, external walls and roofs.
You may not be allowed to change any of these in some cases, depending on the listing…
Shortlisted Finalists Braffin Heights, CumbriaProject Team: Harrys & Co. (New Builds) Ltd., Graham K Norman (Architect) Ltd, HEJ Holdings LtdLocal Authority: Westmorland & Furness CouncilRegion: Northern Main Street Thorner, West YorkshireProject Team: Park Lane…
Shortlisted Finalists Acklam Road, City of LondonProject Team: HNW Architects, Morgan Sindall Construction, Osborn Associates, Engineers HRW Ltd, The Terra Firma ConsultancyLocal Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington & ChelseaRegion: London East Common Lane, North…
We want to help our customers, the SME, through this crisis, from helping you win work to assisting with current ongoing projects.
Because LABC supporter Build Aviator is part of a much larger organisation, Saint-Gobain, we know building materials will become increasingly difficult to get…