A Building Control technical briefing.
LABC Building Bulletin
April 2017 |
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CIOB releases construction management lessons in all versions of Minecraft
As part of the CIOB campaign to attract the next generation of constructors it has developed 'vanilla' versions of Craft Your Future so that teachers, construction professionals and young people everywhere can learn about the value of construction management and the exciting career choice it offers.
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Fixing our broken housing market - government white paper
The proposals in the white paper set out how the government intends to boost housing supply and, over the long term, create a more efficient housing market whose outcomes more closely match the needs and aspirations of all households and which supports wider economic prosperity.
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First companies to secure BSI Kitemark™ certification for balustrades announced
The BSI Kitemark™ for balustrades (or protective barrier systems) is a certification scheme for manufacturers and suppliers of glass and/or metal systems, for use in or around buildings.
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New chapter introduced in LABC Warranty Technical Standards Manual
Version 8 of the manual includes a new chapter 13 covering coastal locations that gives additional advice for developments within 5km of the shore line.
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How to get it right - Basements
As popularity in basement conversions continues to increase, the importance of using a competent builder following an approved sequence of works is critical. |
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Drainage, what to do when water won't go round the bend
A look at the requirements of Approved Document H for 'sufficient and suitable access' provisions. |
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"My Dad told me about them!" This month's spotlight on PRC homes
UK housing minister Gavin Barwell indicated that off-site construction has the potential to tackle long-term skills shortages and alleviate the housing shortage in the UK. We look at a similar initiative 70 years ago. |
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Getting parapet walls right
An article from Cavity Trays looks at how to build parapet walls correctly. |
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New national partnership for Hertfordshire Building Control
A local partnership working nationally for the benefit of consumers. We look at how Hertfordshire building control and the National Association of Chimney Engineers are working together on a chimney re-lining system. |
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Introducing Ecotherm Eco-Cavity Full Fill
Ecotherm UK's Eco-Cavity Full Fill is the latest insulation product to become LABC Registered. |
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