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Where a building is served by a combined sewer system (a single drain for both surface and wastewater) foul water can backflow from the below-ground drainage system upstream towards the building in certain circumstances.
If a sewer surcharges it can result in this backflow of water and sewage to…
The LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals 2022 took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on Friday 27 January 2023. Over 850 guests attended the black tie event.
LABC Awards Grand Finals 2022 is a great way to start the year and celebrate impressive projects and people…
More than 750 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to acclaim best practise, quality and standards in construction.
These were the first Building Excellence Awards since 2019 following the global pandemic and LABC…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Part C contains guidance on resistance to contamination and control of moisture.
The Approved Document can be downloaded below, with additional guidance further down.
Following on from technical seminars (roadshows) - advice and links.
Article updated on 31 January 2024All building materials are subject to movement. This movement is due to several reasons however, two are particularly influential on vertical movement in loadbearing masonry. These are thermal expansion and contraction due to temperature changes and moisture…
Shortlisted Finalists
Bishopsgate, London
Project Team: Multiplex, PLP Architecture, AXA
Local Authority: City of London
Region: London…
It's been a strange and unsettling year and we're gutted that we haven't been able to hold the LABC Building Excellence Awards Regional and Grand Finals events in the offline world in 2020. However, we're very pleased to be able to announce the winners and highly commended from the East…
More than 900 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as well…
The LABC Construction Professionals Standards Hub held its first conference on 27 March. This highly informative one-day conference took place in Hinckley Island with over 200 delegates attending and 19 exhibitors showcasing their products and services within the construction industry. Here's what…