The official magazine of LABC SEARCH BROWSE BY ISSUE Latest Issue Back Issues NEWS National South East South West Midlands North Wales FEATURES Building Regulations From the Chief Interviews Health & Safety Sustainability Building Research Enforcement Concrete Corner Fire Safety Access Legal Timber Research Electrical Safety Security Demolition LABC Update Recruitment BUILDING REGULATIONS Part A - Structure Part B - Fire Safety Part C - Site Preparation & Resistance to Moisture Part D - Toxic Substances Part E - Resistance to the Passage of Sound Part F - Ventilation Part G - Hygiene Part H - Drainage & Waste Disposal Part J - Combustion Applicances & Fuel Storage Part K - Falling, Collision and Impact Protection Part L - Conservation of Fuel & Power Part M - Access and Facilities for the Disabled Part N - Glazing Safety Part P - Electrical Safety SERVICES Contact SiteLines Media Pack Issue 45 - Summer 08 Shake-up could still prove costly for building control Government insists the building industry, local authorities and home owners will all benefit from the proposed shake-up to the building control system. While broadly welcoming the proposals in the Future of Building Control consultation, LABC has questioned the lack of detail on the security of building control revenues Midlands Treading new boards in Shrewsbury The prospect of a new theatre for the residents and catchment area of Shrewsbury has been on the cards for many years, and now finally, it is taking shape North Doors open to Oldham’s multi-million pound flagship schools Two brand new state-of-the-art secondary schools in Oldham have opened their doors for the very first time and are already proving to be a big hit South East To the Manor born again City & Country Group (C&CG) constructs new homes but notably specialises in restoring and converting historic properties into unique dwellings of merit and character. Working closely with Forest Heath District Council Building Control, it applied fresh and original thinking to space planning when preserving the original proportions, features and splendour of Herringswell Manor, near Newmarket in Suffolk South West Building control in demand for Countryside development The Countryside Centre is located in a large area of ancient woodland on the eastern edge of Worcester, within easy reach of the city centre. It has grown in popularity over the last 10 years with an ever increasing demand to provide quality recreational facilities for the general public. Worcester Building Control helped the design and construction teams reach their objectives Wales Construction industry honoured in South Wales From luxury apartments, renovations and state of the art educational facilities to an international swimming pool, building projects large and small were honoured at the South Wales construction industry’s ‘Oscars’ in April – the LABC Cymru South Wales Building Awards 2008 Website design copyright Masmedia Ltd, Content copyrght SiteLines Magazine