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The UK economy is missing out on £10 billion each year because home owners are so fearful of hiring a cowboy builder, they simply don’t commission building work, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Key results from the FMB’s research into consumer confidence in…
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…
In 2017, 5,821 people sadly took their own lives. Three quarters of them – 4,383 – were men. A fifth of all men die before they are 65 and women live on average more than three and half years longer than men. That's the stark reality of the mortality gap between men and women.
So what's behind…
Welcome to the Welsh Technical Guidance page for Part B of the building regulations.
This section deals with all things relating to fire safety, including means of escape, fire spread, structural fire protection and fire service access.
The approved document to satisfy the requirements can be…
Part L of the Building Regulations places limits on the minimum standards of air permeability and requires all new dwellings to have an air pressure test. Failing an air pressure test can cause a headache for the builder, whilst air permeability can have a significant impact on the overall energy…
Some types of minor building or improvement works like putting up sheds, car ports or porches don't need building regulations consent.
The general rule is that if they are small (less than 30m2), built of non-combustible material, are separated from nearby buildings or land and don't…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Wales Part F contains guidance on building ventilation.
The Approved Document can be downloaded below along with the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide, which gives guidance on design and commissioning…
September 2023 saw LABC welcoming over 180 delegates to the inaugural Emerging Talent Conference in Milton Keynes.
LABC’s focus is firmly on the monumental changes taking place in the construction industry and specifically the building control profession, and the 3,500-strong network of public…
Introducing Steve Morrow, winner of the LABC Newcomer of the Year award in the Grand Finals 2023. Steve will be sharing what it is like to be a part of Building Control and how it felt to be a winner.What is your current job title and how long have you worked in this role?I'm currently an Assistant…
Approved Document A provides guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Part A contains guidance on the structural stability and safety of buildings, from foundations to walls and roofs.
The Approved Document can be downloaded below with additional guidance further down.