A Building Control technical briefing.
LABC Building Bulletin
March 2018 |
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Dame Judith Hackitt issues building industry challenge
At a summit attended by around 50 senior industry figures in January, Dame Judith Hackitt issued a challenge to all those in the building industry to bring about changes that will assure residents and make their homes safe to live in. Find out how which working groups LABC will be involved in to help bring this about.
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Consumer fears over cowboy builders costs UK economy
New research conducted by the Federation of Master Builders into consumer confidence suggests that the UK economy could be missing out on £10 billion each year because homeowners are so fearful of hiring a cowboy builder, they simply don't commission building work.
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Is your business ready for GDPR and what has it got to do with building control?
On 25 May this year the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force and no matter how small your business may be, you have to comply with new regulations regarding the secure collection, storage and usage of personal information.
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Government ushers in a new generation of townhouses
Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed government backing to create a new generation of townhouses in cities like London and Manchester to ease pressure on valuable open spaces and help growing families. What impact will the new changes have on the buildings around you?
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How to get it right: Supporting joists on external walls
It's now a requirement to limit air leakage from the inside of buildings. One way to achieve this is with the effective sealing of gaps around floor joists. Find out how to get this right. |
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Your building pre-start checklist
All building projects require a lot of planning and hard work. So before you start work, take a few moments to run through this list. It could make your build a lot easier, saving time, money and preventing frustrating delays! |
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Where to install smoke alarms and heat alarms
Smoke alarms have been a standard feature in new homes since they were first introduced into Approved Document B in 1992. While they are now installed as a matter of course, just how much consideration is given to ensuring they're located correctly? |
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BS 8612: Everything you need to know about dry fix roofing systems
Dry fix roofing systems have come a long way since they first appeared in the last century. Their popularity was boosted significantly in 2014, when BS 5534 was revised to reduce the dangers of working at height. So if you are looking to specify or install a dry fix system check to ensure it complies to BS 8612.
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LABC's fire conference comes to Manchester!
We all have responsibility for controlling the spread of fire, so what should you be doing to ensure this happens? Join us in Manchester on the 22 March where leading industry experts will explain how we can work together to better control the spread of fire in high-risk buildings. |
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CPA Loft Conversion Guide: 2nd edition
The guide looks to simplify the Building Regulations process, assist in compliance and, where applicable, offer solutions to achieve minimum, good and best standards for construction. It explains the whole exercise of converting a loft space into an additional room, starting with the planning application and moving step by step through to completion of the assignment. |
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