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Cavity trays are an important feature in external cavity walls to assist in ensuring any water is directed outside the building. Incorrect specification or installation can lead to defects in the wall and water damage that might be expensive or needlessly destructive to rectify.
Building…
The scheme for Welwyn Hatfield District Council at Lilac Close (formerly Furzen Crescent) and Lime Tree Court (previously known as Garden Avenue) is a mixed development of social housing, creating some of the first new homes provided by the council in over 20 years. Council teams together with…
LABC is committed to working together with government and the whole construction industry for a new system that puts residents' safety at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome the government's announcement that it will adopt all Dame Judith Hackitt's recommendations. She was clear the…
The LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals 2021 took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on Friday 28 January 2022. Over 750 guests attended the black tie event.
This was our first Awards event since 2019 and we were all excited to plan the Grand Finals 2021 and see…
Nearly 200,000 people descended on Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, for one of the world's largest festivals. Throughout most of the year, the venue is a working farm, but during the Glastonbury Festival it transforms into a vast temporary international city.
A huge amount of work takes place…
Jordan Carr, Building Control Surveyor at North East Lincolnshire Council gives us an idea of what working in public service building control is like, and how following the LABC qualifications pathway has helped his career progress quickly.
What made you decide to work in public service…
Approved Document H (2015 edition) provides guidance on how to meet the Building Regulations in relation to drainage and waste disposal.
Part H contains guidance on foul and surface water drainage, and also refuse storage for dwellings.
The Approved Document H can be downloaded below,…
With the horrific events of recent months, the importance of fire safety has rightly never been more in the spotlight.
The annual Fire Door Safety Week 2017 runs from 25 September to 1 October and in the run up to the event we’re highlighting some of the key issues to stop misunderstandings…