This technical article outlines the requirements for cavity barriers to concealed spaces behind decorative cladding on external masonry walls: bit.ly/40eN64c

Check out our foundation depth calculator to determine the exact foundation depth you require when building near trees: bit.ly/3LJkbkm #foundations

Have you entered the #LABCawards yet? Enter now for all projects completed in 2022: ow.ly/TloI50NrpaQ #buildwithus #construction #awards

Did you submit a Building Regs application prior to 15th June 2022 to beat the FLOS deadline? You need to start each plot by the 15th June 2023 ow.ly/7BOs50NLLME #buildwithus #newregulations #buildingstandards

Entries for the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2023 close on Friday 2 June. With a bigger venue confirmed for this year’s event, more of our regional winners will have the opportunity to attend the coveted Grand Finals. Find out more here: ow.ly/gLB650NMX22 #labcawards

In this article, we've assembled the most common issues escalated to our Dispute Resolution Service in 2022, and discuss how to prevent them on your sites in 2023: bit.ly/3N2VQGI

What do LABC Warranty's technical specialists need to know about any basements you're planning before work starts? Find out in this blog: bit.ly/3n431Eg

LABC welcomes the launch of the Health and Safety Executive 's BICofF (ow.ly/Et9K50O8GCH) pledges support for registration of professionals with the BSR Read more: ow.ly/51iE50O8GCF

Outbuildings can be a great addition to your garden, increasing your living space and providing shelter from the sun (or rain) as well as valuable storage. Do you need planning permission for your outbuilding? Find out here: ow.ly/gifP50OfXbK #homeowners #hometips

Validations assessments are moving online. The first online assessment will take place on Wednesday 7 June 2023. For more information, future dates and how to apply, read this article: ow.ly/enFs50OjpHI

Are you a problem solver with good communication skills? Career in Building Control could be the one for you! We have positions nationwide for Trainee Building Control Surveyors. Find out more here: ow.ly/4h7M50OtcoJ ow.ly/TcRV50OtcoK

The BSCF is pleased to say that its Competence Certification scheme for Building Control Inspectors has achieved Independent Assessment Scheme (IAS) status for the Registration of Building Inspectors following approval by the Building Safety Regulator(BSR) ow.ly/plkZ50Pe8uH

Approved by the Building Safety Regulator, apply to sit your competence validation assessment in 2023. Online assessments: - 13 September - 31 October - 6 December In-person assessment: - 13 September (location TBC) More info on the BSCF website: ow.ly/4WLi50PktOV

Found a gas service pipe in the trench whilst digging excavations for an extension to a dwelling? Meaning the gas pipe will now be under the extension – so what’s the issue with this and what should be done? Read more: ow.ly/3t5Y50Pkucq #technicaltuesday #buildingcontrol

The Building Safety Regulator has published three key documents: a. charging scheme b. transitional code of conduct for registered building inspectors; and c. professional conduct rules for registered building control approvers. cbuilde.com/page/CBICAS_Do…

We’re looking for a Regulatory Specialist to join the LABC team. If you’re a highly competent building regulations technical specialist, then we’d like to hear from you! The deadline to apply is Monday 20 November. More info and details on how to apply: ow.ly/zPgf50Q3uSH

What are building regulations and who’s responsible for compliance? Read this before you make a start on your home improvement project: ow.ly/wtlN50PW4RI #homeowners

The latest Good Practice Guide is a huge expansion of previous editions, with lots of new content on the kind award-winning workmanship our surveyors are looking for on site. Download the new Good Practice Guide here: bit.ly/3MIL7jS

Do you have a thermometer in your toolbox? Why is it needed? Find out here: ow.ly/B6oe50PGhZg #technicaltuesday

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