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Air tightness testing is the recognised methodology in the UK of measuring the extent to which air is lost through uncontrolled leakage in a building. It is sometimes referred to as air leakage testing or air pressure testing and is a crucial indicator of a building’s energy efficiency.
Over…
Whilst correct design, specification and detailing of cavity wall ties is important; correct and quality installation is just as critical to ensure performance of a wall throughout the life of a building.
Incorrect specification or installation can lead to moisture ingress or potential…
Shortlisted Finalists
Avenue Road, Southgate
Region: London
Project Team: DTM Interiors Ltd, Egg Architecture,
Telsolutions Ltd
Local Authority: London Borough of Haringey…
The project for the new Great Western Academy, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, designed by Scott Brownrigg and built by BAM Construction, was awarded the title of Best Educational Building at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building…
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ernie J. Spencer FRICS C Build E FCABE, Hon LABC, Hon LDSA, Hon East Anglia LABC, Hon EBSA on 23 January. Ernie was an LDSA and LABC Honorary Member and life-long advocate for local authority building control. With a six-decade…
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,…
More than 850 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.
The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as…
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…
Smoke alarms have been a standard feature in new homes since they were first introduced into Approved Document B in 1992. Whilst they are now installed as a matter of course, just how much consideration is given to ensuring that they are located correctly?
Siting alarms correctly throughout a…
LABC’s Learning and Development Team has walked off with a silver award at the 2020 international Learning Awards – organised by the Learning and Performance Institute.
The award for the public sector People Development Programme of the Year saw some stiff competition from organisations…