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Shortlisted Finalists Adam Butcher, Peveril Homes LtdLocal Authority: East Midlands Building ConsultancyRegion: East Midlands Barrie Hassell, Jones HomesLocal Authority: Lancaster City CouncilRegion: North West Cruz Jones, Obedair LtdLocal Authority: Plymouth…
Shortlisted Finalists Hwb Arloesi, Coleg Llysfasi, DenbighshireProject Team: Read Construction Holdings Ltd, TACP Architects, Coleg CambriaLocal Authority: Denbighshire County CouncilRegion: Wales Loughborough Grammar School, LeicestershireProject Team: A+G Architects,…
If you’re working on an extension and you find something like the above, you’ll need to put it right.
What’s the problem?
Using a ‘P’ trap at the base of a soil and vent pipe will cause the drain to block due to a build-up of solid waste.
How to put it right
A rest bend should have been…
This is a common problem, most often caused by poor survey work or collapse of trench sides - resulting in the actual shape of the foundations not matching the required dimensions of the external walls.
Does building a wall on a foundation really matter?
Well, yes it does because the loads of…
Last year LABC (Local Authority Building Control), consulted with our local authority members to establish a single set of consistent national standards.
And we're pleased to say that the ISO which will help make this happen is now ready to go. The Head Office audit has been passed, and the…
At the London District Surveyors Association (LDSA) Annual General Meeting recently, 2016/17 President Tim Gillooly handed his chains of office over to the incoming president, Anthony Oloyede, BSc (Hons) FRICS, C. Build E FCABE, MFPWS.
Anthony had a double celebration - as well as becoming…
If you’re building an extension or adding a conservatory onto an existing property the room it connects to often becomes an inner room. Any ventilation provided through the former external wall is compromised and unless it’s opened out into the new extension will be made worse.
Lack of air…
Recent reports have suggested there may be a number of non-compliant or ‘fraudulent’ fire-resisting glass and glazing materials on the market. This glass is critical for life safety and it is vital for you to be able to understand and recognise the key features of this type of glazing.…
Shortlisted Finalists Cherry Orchard Gardens, East CroydonProject Team: Sir Robert McAlpine, 3D Reid, MentaLocal Authority: London Borough of CroydonRegion: London Gascoigne House, LeedsProject Team: Wates Construction, Watson Batty Architects LtdLocal Authority: Leeds City…
Shortlisted Finalists Diamond Place, LincolnshireProject Team: RG Carter Lincoln Ltd, Saunders Boston Architects, LACE Housing Association, Thornton-Firkin LLPLocal Authority: West Lindsey District CouncilRegion: East Midlands Kinross Street, BurnleyProject Team: Bernard…