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The Welsh and UK governments have both launched stimulus programmes this year that aim to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, boost the economy and open the door to new green industries.
The Welsh government is giving a further £10m to a programme launched in August 2020 that aims…
LABC has spent 18 months working on its 10 point plan, investing in standards, competencies and qualifications, drawing on expert advice from the Chartered Institute of Building, the Institution of Fire Engineers and the University of Wolverhampton.
What we've done
Launched an all new…
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Solid External Masonry Wall
215mm Aircrete Solid Wall (λ = 0.11 W/mK)
Render & Insulation (λ = 0.022 W/mK)
Proprietary Insulated Firestop (λ ≤ 0.044W/mK)
Concrete Separating Floor Between Dwellings
150mm Precast Concrete Floor Plank
This LABC Registered…
Many of your fellow builders, architects and designers are already members of the LABC Partner Authority Scheme, so if you're not one yet – you're missing out.
All local authorities in England and Wales are part of the scheme. As a partner, you can choose to work with any local authority…
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Solid External Masonry Wall
215mm Aircrete Solid Wall (λ ≤ 0.19 W/mK)
Render & Insulation (λ = 0.038 W/mK)
Proprietary Insulated Firestop (λ = 0.044W/mK)
2 x 100mm Aircrete Block (0.19W/m²K) Party (Separating) Wall
100mm Party (Separating) Wall cavity fully filled…
A blueprint to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change has been set out by a cross-industry group representing more than 150 organisations in the fire and built environment industries.
Setting the Bar is the second and final report of the…
The LABC South West Building Excellence Awards took place at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth on Friday 24 May 2019. The annual event had over 350 guests come through the doors representing companies across the industry including: Kier Group, Highfield Homes of Distinction and The Larkfleet Group…
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Solid External Masonry Wall
215mm Aircrete Solid Wall (λ = 0.15 W/mK)
Render & Insulation (λ = 0.022 W/mK)
Proprietary Insulated Firestop (λ ≤ 0.044W/mK)
Concrete Separating Floor Between Dwellings
150mm Precast Concrete Floor Plank
This LABC Registered…
Building control surveyors and building control officers make sure that building regulations are followed during construction.
The building regulations cover areas such as fire safety, public health, energy conservation and accessibility. If you want to use your knowledge of safe construction to…
A new and innovative bolt-together lintel system featuring an innovative design and easy installation process is available from HalleysUK. The compression lintel can provide a cost effective alternative to more traditional concrete or steel beam lintels.
Ideal for openings of up to one metre in…