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Japanese knotweed (fallopia Japonica) is considered to be one of the most invasive plants in Britain but would you recognise it if you came…
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…
Approved Document J outlines the precautions needed to ensure that smoke and gases from appliances can be safely discharged. Diagrams 17 and 18 highlight the outlet heights needed in relation to traditional roofs and easily ignited coverings such as thatch and shingles.
In general, outlets…
A career in construction can be a rewarding one but what about when the physicality of the job gets too much, or you feel you need a new challenge to keep you motivated?
Many of our 3,700 network of local authority building control professionals started out in non-building control careers. A…
Construction is the UK's most dangerous employment sector.
In the past five years alone, 221 workers have died, on average 44 people per year.
Health & Safety Executive figures for 2015/16 show that 43 construction workers were killed in the workplace in the year to 31st March 2016.…
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When your application is approved by your local council building control team, you will usually be provided with an Inspection Service Plan before you start work. This outlines the stages of work that require inspection. It will vary depending on the size and complexity of your project, age of…
The Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) is warning of dodgy cable on the market. The suspect cable has already been sold and may well have been installed on your site. ACI was alerted to the batch of low smoke flex after it was found with a false `BASEC-approved’ sticker on its packaging (see image…
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Homeowners and agents often need to request copy certificates for proof that work has been carried out on homes or other buildings. This includes approvals, final inspection letters, completion certificates, warranty certificates and works carried out by electricians, plumbers or gas…