by Paul Forrester, Recticel Insulation With the publication of a single report – ‘Fixing the Foundations: Creating a More Prosperous Nation’ – the Conservative government performed a U-turn on policy first announced in 2007 and decreed that zero carbon homes are no...
Over the next twelve months, LABC aims to place building regulations firmly on the agenda for the general public and government. LABC represents local authority building control departments in England and Wales, with over 3,000 professional surveyors and support...
The government’s ‘temporary’ rules regarding dropping home extension planning permission is confusing homeowners who are possibly considering progressing this sort of work. In an attempt to help raise the fortunes of the construction industry, wavering planning...
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has welcomed the CLG Select Committee report which supports the retention of Part P of the Building Regulations. The report presents the findings of an inquiry into the Building Regulations applying to electrical and gas...
Renovation of an 18th century Grade ll listed Dorset farmhouse also included a new, sympathetic vaulted ceiling extension using TLX Gold multi-foil insulation. Specialist period renovators, Colin Clark Builders Ltd, carried out the work. Due to the requirements of the...