A Building Control technical briefing.
LABC Building Bulletin
December 2017 |
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Building Work – The high cost of cheap alternatives
We all get frustrated at losing work to cheaper competitors. But do your customers really understand the risks of using below standard alternatives? One unfortunate homeowner recently found out just how costly these cheaper alternatives can be when their dream home collapsed into a pile of rubble.
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Could you be tapped up for breaking the law?
In 2013, the UK Government adopted new European legislation that brought about key changes in bathroom regulations. Are you checking that the products you specify are legal and comply with the law?
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Government unlocks £25 million to deliver more homes
Announced in the autumn budget is a new £25 million fund to help deliver the high quality, well designed homes that this country needs. Read more to find out what the budget aims to achieve and other measures that have been announced.
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The Building Control 12 days of Christmas
It's that time of year again and we thought we'd spread some festive cheer with our version of this famous Christmas song. So if you're on site or in the office with your santa hat on, cup of egg nog in one hand, turkey drumstick in the other and lost for words with the quality of the cracker jokes, feel free to sing your hearts out to this one…
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What's the X Factor got to do with Building Regulations?
The X Factor has become an established part of Saturday night television since starting in 2004. But did you know that the X factor has been in Approved Document A – Structure since it was first introduced back in 1985?
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Xmas Roofing Crossword
Are you pitch perfect? Find out how well you know your roofing terms by having a go with our Xmas roofing crossword. All the answers relate to something found, done or fixed on a roof. |
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Another one bites the dust
Construction dust isn't just a nuisance; it can seriously damage your health and some cases even kill! Read more to find out the dangers of dust and what you can do to reduce these risks. |
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Be careful what you wish for…
As the first snow flurries spread across the UK it reminds us that winter can pose some additional problems for buildings and everyone in and around them. Read more for practical tips to reduce the likelihood of structural damage caused by snow.
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Model specification for seasonal roof top addition
A deposited Building Regulation application caused a bit of a stir recently. We thought it might be useful to share the specification just in case you are under pressure from our younger readers to make the big man's journey a little bit easier. |
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LABC Roadshows coming soon to a venue near you!
The LABC roadshows have had a tremendous year. In 2017 alone, we've managed to speak in front of almost 700 people at our LABC Technical Seminars and LABC Supported Route to Compliance seminars. Find out when we’re coming to you in 2018. |
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