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Data released by LABC Warranty has revealed that one of the most common defects in 2022 related to the poor installation of traditional slate and tile roof coverings. So, if you believe having a good understanding of the relevant code of practises is important, read on…

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Part C1(2) of the Building Regulations requires reasonable precautions to be taken to avoid danger to health and safety caused by contaminants, including radon gas, on or in the ground to be covered by a building and any land associated with the building.

We have the Victorians to thank for introducing one of the world's worst invasive species into Britain – Japanese Knotweed. Native to Eastern Asia, the plant has an aggressive root system and growth that’s been known to damage concrete foundations, roads, retaining walls and even flood defences.

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 efficiency of a dwelling.

Introducing Courtney Bryan, winner of the LABC Newcomer of the Year award in the Grand Finals 2022. Courtney will be sharing what it is like to be a part of Building Control and how it felt to be a winner.

LABC is proud to have secured over £20m in new burdens funding to develop and build capacity in public service building control from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).

The LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals 2022 took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on Friday 27 January 2023. Over 850 guests attended the black tie event.

LABC Awards Grand Finals 2022 is a great way to start the year and celebrate impressive projects and people together. All regional winners automatically qualified for the Grand Finals celebrating the amazing projects and people in the construction industry.

Over 61 million people live in the United Kingdom. Around 95 per cent of the population lives in areas where the local authorities – over 570 councils all together – have declared a climate emergency. It is hoped that by 2050, the result of these declarations and subsequent response plans in the UK alone will have reduced CO2 emissions by 2.5 billion tonnes.

Planning a home improvement project? Not sure where to start? Front Door should be your first destination. 

If you’re a homeowner or are involved in a home improvement project, then this is for you. Whether you already have a home improvement idea in mind and need guidance, or want some inspiration to improve your living space then visit the LABC Front Door website. 

SAP 10 is cited in Approved Document L Volume 1: Dwellings (2012 edition) for England and is the recognised calculation methodology for assessing compliance of new dwellings with Requirement L1 of the Building Regulations. What is it all about and what are the recent changes to SAP?

What is SAP?

The Standard Assessment Procedure for the Energy Rating of Dwellings (SAP) is the UK Government’s National Calculation Methodology for assessing the energy performance of dwellings. SAP was developed by BRE and first published in 1993.