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One of our Building Control teams encountered this DIY toilet installation on a recent project.
The householder had run out of money so had decided to do the internal work himself. The toilet was coupled to the soil stack with flexible ducting usually used for…
Insulation specialist Actis is to start running its two popular CPD modules next month in live Zoom webinar format. The free training sessions, both certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service, look at addressing the performance gap through reflective insulation and ensuring…
LABC's annual President’s Reception marks the handover from the current President to the holder of the post for the following year.
The 2018/19 President will be Dave Sharp, Principal Building Control Surveyor from Wrexham County Borough Council (pictured above, being…
Our new Housing Standards Review document takes a comprehensive look into the main outcomes and key dates for implementation.
For an application by Building Notice, there are no detailed plans to inspect and approve so you can start work as soon as the notice is accepted - usually within 48 hours.
With a Full Plans application the plans have to be thoroughly examined before being approved. And by law a council must…
A purchase order is a document sent to a supplier, authorising purchase of a product to the customer with a specified price and terms.
The creation of a purchase order creates a legally binding contract and most councils' finance departments won't pay invoices without valid purchase order…
Yes. If your local council building control team judges the work not up to standard it has powers to order you to pull down or alter the work. Serious and persistent cases of failure to meet building standards can result in legal action and a fine.
There are many reasons why building control is…
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Bookings are now open!
Congratulations on being a shortlisted finalist. It's now time to book your place at the awards ceremony to find out if you're one of our lucky winners! Tickets are just £83.00 plus VAT and include a complimentary drinks reception and a three-course meal.…
Shortlisted Finalists
Elmcroft, Royal Wootton Bassett
Project Team: PKA Architects, Iain Case, Graham Adkins Construction
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council
Region: West of…