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- Oh! We do like to build beside the seaside
- How to protect your masonry from frost and rain
- The house that Jack built – a self-build case study
- Requirements for supporting your non-load bearing internal walls
- Introducing our new Technical Manual
- Reduce noise in your new build with the help of British Gypsum
- What you need to know from the Housing White Paper 2017
- New Approved Document R comes into effect
- How to control the sound in flat conversions with timber floors and masonry walls
- How to get started on your self-build project [Infographic]
- Breakdown the barriers and SMEs could deliver 25k more homes a year according to HBF report
- A practical guide to Structural Lintels and Bearings
- How to ensure your chimney is constructed correctly
- How to ensure lateral support to walls when constructing floors and roofs
- First wave of new discounted starter homes in conjunction with 30 local authorities
- New garden villages to be developed across England to help tackle housing shortage
- 8 handy hints for installing horizontal damp proof course
- Spot the defect - Cavity wall ties
- Down from the rafters - how to install a traditional hipped roof
- Here Today But What About Tomorrow?
- Are you up to speed with Japanese Knotweed?
- Spot the defect - Damp proof membrane
- The National Site Manager of the Year award goes to...
- A day in the life of a Warranty Risk Surveyor
- Spot the defect - Flashings
- New fund to support local authorities speed up house building on brownfield land
- Flying high above the rest at The Bricks annual award celebration
- How will the new benefit cap affect not just tenants but landlords as well?
- The New Homes Review – a new independent survey of the new build market
- Top 3 hurdles facing housing associations
- Spot the defect - Internal wall junctions
- Housing still a priority but what can we take away from the Autumn Statement?
- Building new homes? You could be eligible for a share of the new £3 billion Home Building Fund
- Spot the defect - Cavity wall insulation
- Spot the defect - Laying bricks and blocks
- Spot the defect - service pipes
- 'A' Rated insurance - what does this mean for you?
- 10 factors to consider when using vibratory techniques for ground improvement
- Top 3 barriers facing SME house builders
- All strapped in: How to use lateral restraints during construction
- Building in London? Don’t get stung by new zero carbon rules
- What's in it for them? How to educate your customers about what their structural warranty means for them
- Spot the defect - Wall plates
- What is community led housing?
- Self-Builders: How do you avoid the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)?
- Flying high: The benefits and risks of using Drones in construction
- Spot the defect - Gas membrane cavity trays
- How to succeed when installing remedial wall ties
- Heads up! Suspended ceiling requirements
- Why the new Construction Codes of Practice mean building a basement is not so simple?
- Spot the defect - Chases in masonry
- Catching up with Courtney our 2015 Rising Star
- Spot the defect - Damp Proof Course
- How will the reduced interest rates affect construction and housing?
- 10 important recommendations to help build quality new homes according to APPG report
- Lead Guttering - a flexible approach
- How to install your staircase properly so you dont end up on the naughty step
- Thatched roofs on new builds and conversions - what to look out for?
- Key factors to consider when building in a conservation area
- How to install cavity wall insulation to minimise heat loss in your building
- The Self Build Register - what is it and how does it work?
- Why use an architect to make your dream home a reality?
- Make walls that are built to last with our guide to laying bricks and blocks
- Targeting the risk - your guide to our risk management site inspections
- To leave or not to leave - How will Brexit affect the construction industry?
- The pros and cons of a Brexit for the construction industry
- Let's floor it - how to make sure your floors are level
- Going it alone? Why some construction experts support a Brexit
- 6 major benefits of buying a new build home
- How to use cavity wall ties correctly to meet building regulations every time
- Avoid getting a headache with these top tips to navigate through the planning process
- The Queen has spoken on the Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill
- Small victory in the housing bill for SME builders on Section 106 obligations
- What you need to know about demolition
- Don't let your raft sink - 6 key things to keep your raft foundations afloat
- 10 costs you need to consider for your basement conversion before jumping in feet first
- Turning Green - How rammed earth is used in construction
- Top tips for selling your new build site!
- Using the right render to protect against the elements
- Back and forth like a yo-yo - how will the starter home scheme affect developers?
- Tied together - The importance of replacing wall ties to avoid structural instability
- Avoid costly complications when installing drainage close to foundations
- Going deeper underground - what standards do you need to adhere to for basements?
- The race is on to become Mayor of London - what are their key plans for housing?
- Keep a lid on it - how to ensure your roof stays put even in high winds
- How to reduce the effects of ground heave following tree removal
- Drones - helping you get a birds eye view from the ground
- Knockout blow for the private rental sector?
- Top tips to consider when buying land for your home
- Could you build a two-storey extension without planning permission?
- Starter Homes - On your marks...get set...oh!
- Opinion: Is building control holding back house building in the UK?
- Is it risky business using innovative methods of construction?
- Why charge council tax on an unfinished house? You would not pay road tax on a car with no engine.
- Building new homes? Make sure you keep the noise down
- Don't be exposed - know how to insulate your window reveals
- Will the 3% stamp duty hike hit self-builders and renovators?
- Building on brownfield land - What do you need to know about contamination risks?
- Do you need a structural warranty when building, converting or extending a property?
- What does winning The Bricks mean to our customers?
- Taunted by timber? How to preserve timber in existing buildings
- Lean on me - how to join onto an existing building
- Defusing the skills time bomb - Chief Executive of FMB reports
- In over our heads - Why we are building on floodplains
- Tall buildings - The latest advice from Historic England
- How to be compliant when converting a listed building
- Government to help tackle barriers for SME house builders
- Points to consider when insulating pitched roofs at rafter level
- Minimising heat loss in your retrofit project - Colin King explains
- See anything wrong with this? LABC identify 3 things to look out for when installing DPC
- Working in cold conditions
- Stopping the spread of fire in cavity walls
- Feeling the cold? Heating zone control systems are the answer
- Keeping the water out - when and where to install cavity trays and weep holes
- Housing comes out on top in the Autumn spending review
- Housebuilder share prices rocket in lead up to spending review
- Giving the gift of food this Christmas!
- Shifting the balance between Starter Homes and Affordable Housing
- A quick guide to construction insurance - what you need and when
- The National Site Manager of the Year Award goes to..
- A step by step guide to level thresholds
- Flexi Rent - the new housing model for affordable housing?
- Make sure you do not fail the sound check on your new build
- Permanent plans for office to residential - how does this affect you?
- Last chance to have your say on the Consumer Code
- The Bricks - an award celebration like no other!
- Insurance premiums are set to rise - how, when and why will this affect you?
- 1 million new homes by 2020 - how does Cameron plan to achieve this?
- Basements - House of horrors or a fairytale ending?
- Government backed guarantee to build PRS homes
- 4 ways to stop walls cracking under pressure
- How to avoid water ingress using cavity trays
- Kate Faulkner explains how the voluntary Right to Buy deal will affect social housing
- Underpinning of existing foundations - what is required?
- How would social housing fit into Corbyns plans under a Labour government?
- What will Jeremy Corbyn do to help develop the Private Rental Sector?
- 3 things Jeremy Corbyn plans to do to tackle dwindling housing supply
- Fire sprinklers to be compulsory in Wales - understand the requirements
- What does the new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have planned for the housing industry?
- Will regional devolution help end the housing crisis?
- The Urban Heat Island effect and why we still need to invest in green building
- Housing Standards Review - Richard Twine from LABC summarises the top 4 changes
- 6 steps to building your dream home
- 6 documents you need to submit when building with piling foundations
- On target with build to rent?
- Building Near Trees?
- New funding opportunity for house builders to develop new starter homes
- How to deal with drainage issues
- 4 crucial steps for effective design and installation of pile foundations
- Robots, printers and drones - the high speed future of house building
- Is removing zero carbon homes a backwards step for building or a way to level the playing field?
- Government initiatives that will provide a helping hand to smaller builders
- Vibro compaction vs piling - to shake or not to shake
- The Green Deal and the 8 other policies that have been scrapped by the government
- Relaxation of planning rules - 20 things that do not require planning permission
- How to avoid a leaky flat roof
- Social housing and the budget - what the changes mean for the future of social housing
- Did you know that structural warranties date all the way back to Napoleon?
- 7 factors affecting the housing industry following the new budget announcement
- Rural Housing Week - Why the need for affordable rural housing is becoming more urgent
- Right to Buy - the figures are in!
- Should flashings and cavity trays be provided to canopy roofs?
- Weep holes in rendered walls: when are they required?
- Got yourself in hot water? Understand the requirements for hot water supply.
- 4 key changes to London housing plan proposed by the Mayor of London
- Japanese Knotweed: The ASBO plant
- Tackling the housing crisis one apprentice at a time by investing in our Rising Stars
- How do the Conservatives plan to tackle the housing crisis?
- 9 Key Points to take away from the new Housing Bill announced in the Queens Speech
- The Bricks - Top tips for an award winning site
- LABC Warranty Charities of the year
- Water efficiency: How to ensure enough water for a cuppa AND a shower
- Five things you should know when installing a Lightning Protection System
- Design requirements for keeping your basement dry
- Apprenticeships - how heavy is the levy?
- Green belt, brown field or grey area?
- What to consider when installing External Wall Insulation
- Updates to the Consumer Code for Home builders
- Case Study: Cyden Homes, PAR 3 Humberston
- Developments in former mining areas
- Brexit marathon underway - what will be the implications for construction?
- Case study: Redrow, Colindale Gardens
- Spotlights on spotlights
- What do LibDem policies mean for house building?
- What do the other parties’ policies mean for housebuilding?
- What could the election mean for social housing?
- General Election - Overview of the main policies affecting construction
- What do Labour policies mean for house building?
- What do Conservative policies mean for house building?
- How to get it right: working on or around a party wall
- Our new website and online application form is now live and online
- Nominate your most promising employees for The Bricks 2017
- How to finance your custom or self-build project
- SME builders hit by high materials prices
- How you can benefit from the local authority land release fund
- How to ensure your loft conversion complies with building regulations
- Good news for builders the Help to Buy Equity Loan is here to stay
- Building on Brexit - a 12 point plan for the future
- SCOSS Alert: A sudden loss of ground support
- The nation’s getting older. Which means our housing needs are changing…
- Are Modular Homes the Future?
- Choosing a Structural Warranty Provider
- What to look for onsite: Foundation Excavations
- What to look for onsite: Footings at DPC level
- The Bricks: Meet the Judges
- Looking forward to The Bricks 2017!
- More than half of new home buyers would recommend their builder – New Homes Review results
- The Construction Industry Knowledge Gap: ‘The industry is good at making the best better; it is less good at improving the rest’
- What to look for onsite: Timber frames
- The Bricks 2017 – The Winners
- Garden Town developments to be fast tracked with funding from Government
- What to look for onsite: Load bearing walls
- Plan of Action Formed to curb Forward Tipping Dumper Fatalities
- The Housing Market - What's new from the Foundations Industry?
- Who’s in the running for National Site Manager of the Year?
- Dangerous Dust on the Building Site
- Mitigating the Risk of Dangerous Dust on the Building Site
- How to get nominated for The Bricks 2018
- Autumn Budget 2017
- Bioconcrete Heals itself. Could this be the future of construction?
- Budget 2017 – A Closer look for the Construction Industry
- Don’t Lose the Plot with our Guide to Plot Types
- Tech Update: Using Concrete in Cold Weather
- Looking forward: What does the future hold for construction?
- “Every £1 spent with LABC’s members produces more than £700 in return”
- Structural Warranty. What is it? When do you need it? What does it cover?
- Where Do Land Developers Get The Best Return On Investment?
- Tech update: Acceptable Tolerances in Brickwork
- Prefabrication: What is it and what difference is it going to make?
- Healthy New Towns
- Tech Update: Timber strength, Storage and Grading
- Tech Update: Admixtures. What they do and when to use them
- Future of Construction: Droning on
- FAQ: Cavity Barriers in External Walls
- Redrow Launches First Ever Housebuilding Degree
- Tech Update: Tolerances in Internal Walls, Ceilings, Junctions and Floors
- UK’s first ever Building Control Surveying Qualification Pathway launched by LABC
- Tech Update: Working in Cold Weather
- Britain has Enough Brownfield Land to Solve the Housing Crisis
- Tech Update: Modern Methods of Construction
- Get it right first time with Cladding and Facades
- Are Britain’s Houses Getting Smaller? (New Data)
- Bridging the Widening Skills Gap: How and why?
- How Not to Fail on Facades
- Could 3D Printing Help Provide Housing in the Developing World?
- Tech Update: Site Investigation Phase 1 Geoenvironmental Assessment (Desk Study)
- Automation in Construction. The Robots are coming, but is that a bad thing?
- Recognising Site Managers for their Contribution to Construction
- Construction Academies: Another plank for Bridging the Widening Skills Gap
- Interview with David Metcalfe, Director of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT)
- Tech Update: Site Investigation Phase 2 Geoenvironmental Assessment (Intrusive Ground Investigation)
- Managing the Risks from Contamination: A Developer’s Guide [Guest Blog]
- Boring Company, Exciting Bricks, Cheaper Houses?
- Smart Building? Save Money
- The Bricks Winners – High Grange
- The Best Cities to Live for a Stress Free Lifestyle
- Public Attitudes to Housebuilding – Overview of findings from 2017 Social Attitudes Survey
- The Bricks Winners - Heritage Developments SW Ltd
- Tech Update: Overview of Site Testing for Water-Tightness of Facades
- Tech Update: Site Tests for Water-Tightness of Facades
- Mist Opportunity? Retrofitting, when traditional sprinklers demand too great a water supply
- The Bricks Winners - M H Stainton
- 3D Print for Speed and Sustainability!
- 5 New Technologies on their way to Shake Up Construction
- Transterior Home-Building Best Practices for 2018 and Beyond
- How to Succeed with New Technology in Construction
- Introducing our Site Manager Regional Winners of 2018!
- Sealant Types and Uses
- Which Cities Have The Smallest Houses?
- What Causes Sealant to Fail?
- Judging the Bricks. Step 1: Organisation
- Housing Applications for Green Belt Land Reach a record total of 460,000
- Judging the Bricks. Step 2: External Works
- Mitigating Heat in Cities
- Judging the Bricks. Step 3: First Fix
- UK’s Largest Construction Waste Recycling Plant opens in West Lothian
- Judging the Bricks. Step 4: Second Fix
- Revolutionising Residential Schemes with the Help of Offsite Construction Methods
- Judging the Bricks. Step 5: Foundations
- Judging the Bricks. Step 6: Roofs
- Bathroom Design 2.0: The Function-First Solutions of the Future
- Looking forward to The Bricks 2018!
- Expert Views at the top for our first ‘Technical Talk’
- Judging the Bricks. Step 7: Superstructure
- Judging the Bricks. Step 8: Surface Finishing
- Countdown to The Bricks 2018
- The Bricks 2018
- The Bricks 2018 – The Winners
- Weatherproofing Your Construction Site
- Site Manager Awards 2018 Countdown
- Building in the Budget
- Who is the National Site Manager of the Year 2018?
- Upcycling in Construction: The Craftiest Building Materials Ever Used
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