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Part C of the Building Regulations 2010 specifies the requirements for site preparation and resistance to contaminants. In particular, Requirement C1(2) states “reasonable precautions shall be taken to avoid danger to health and safety caused by contaminants on or in the ground covered, or to be…
Park Lodge, constructed by JD Joinery and Building Services Ltd was awarded the title of Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Home at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts…
Rod Wooldridge, Jenner (Contractors) Ltd was awarded the title of LABC Non-residential Site Agent of the Year at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the…
Below is a list of projects, people and companies who have made outstanding contributions to construction this year (or find out what happened on the night and view your photos):
Winners and Highly Commended
Best Extension or Alteration to…
The Hemp House project at Water Lane, Bassingham, Lincolnshire was awarded the title of Best Individual New House at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the…
This year's Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals took place on Friday 9 November 2018.
A record-breaking 860 attendees from the world of building and local authority building control attended our biggest ever event, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge and hosted by Jon Culshaw,…
The project at Protheroe House, Tottenham, London was awarded the title of Best Inclusive Building at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality…
Shortlisted Finalists Alderson Building ServicesLocal Authority: Durham County CouncilRegion: Northern Ben Robinson, R & R Design and BuildLocal Authority: Swindon Borough CouncilRegion: West of England Danny Young, BuilderLocal Authority:…
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…
Article updated on 31 January 2024A recent CROSS newsletter featured a report about a basement retaining wall excavation collapse in order to highlight the importance of sufficient propping during excavation.A design project on a 1980s terrace sought to develop a residential basement…