A Building Control technical briefing.
LABC Building Bulletin
July 2017 |
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New CIOB President says it's time to inspire a more diverse profession
Rebecca Thompson FCIOB became the 114th President of the Chartered Institute of Building on 19th June, only the second female ever to hold that position. Rebecca used her inaugural address in front of industry leaders to call for a more inclusive profession.
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Construction in schools
A major new recruitment drive by the Chartered Institute of Building is targeting schools in a bid to reverse the poor image construction still suffers among young people and their teachers. CIOB have recently launched their 'Think Construction' toolkit to help CIOB members provide careers advice sessions.
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Making good impressions to build for the future
With an ageing workforce there are many initiatives being put into place to attract younger generations to join the construction industry. The Considerate Constructors Scheme has introduced the 'First Impressions' initiative to improve the appearance of construction sites, create an excellent first impression and improve the image of the industry.
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How to get it right: dealing with work on or around a party wall
It's now 20 years since the Party Wall etc. Act came into force. It applies throughout England and Wales and provides a framework for preventing or resolving disputes in relation to party walls, party structures, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings. So after 20 years are we getting it right?
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Remedial work to existing buildings
An officer was called out when a builder uncovered substandard work on site. The proposal was to change a window opening into a new doorway. Having stripped away the plasterboard the builder was shocked to find an unclosed cavity, no wall ties and a lack of insulation. The opening also had a concrete lintel over the window spanning onto the internal blockwork. What was the best way to complete the work? |
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"My Dad told me about this!" This month's spotlight on stone cladding
When anyone mentions stone cladding a certain property on Coronation Street springs to mind. But why do we use it and what is it for? Aside from changing the external appearance of a property, cladding was seen as an alternative to cover up external brickwork, movement cracks and other unsightly marks or staining. |
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New roofing guide to boost housebuilders' use of offsite components
Today many builders are exploring the efficiencies and quality benefits of pre-manufacturing and offsite construction. As part of this drive, builders increasingly use timber spandrel panels in low-rise housing and apartments.
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New videos simplify cables message
From 1st July 2017, Reaction to Fire cable requires a Declaration of Performance and CE Marking under the Construction Products Regulations. The Approved Cables Initiative has developed an online video campaign to highlight CPR requirements and how they affect the cable industry. |
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Method to the measurement of air leakage
Build Test Solutions is an exciting new tech start-up business which tests and verifies the performance of buildings post completion. On 27th April, building industry stakeholders gathered at the Energy Technology Centre of Nottingham University where the long-awaited new airtightness testing technology: the PULSE unit, made its first appearance. |
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