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BUILDING REGULATIONS
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SERVICES
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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
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-1.jpg "To the Manor born again") |
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Lamb Drove leads the way on SUDS
Lamb Drove in Cambridge is a groundbreaking project showcasing practical and innovative sustainable water management techniques within a residential development
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-1.jpg "Lamb Drove leads the way on SUDS") |
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Building control leads revolution in information security
Two years ago Wokingham Borough Council’s building control manager Neil Badley was unaware that one of his regular chats with the inhouse business development officer, Eric Bowes, about IT strategy would revolutionise the council’s information security system
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-1.jpg "Building control leads revolution in information security") |
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South Beds sets the standard
The Building Control Service at South Bedfordshire District Council continues to receive accreditation for its tireless efforts in improving customer service
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.jpg "South Beds sets the standard") |
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Fenland celebrates mark of distinction
Fenland District Council’s Building Control Team has joined an elite band of professionals, securing a Cabinet Office Charter Mark for the high quality service they provide to architects and builders as well as members of the public
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.jpg "Fenland celebrates mark of distinction") |
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Haringey builds on Bernie’s legacy
Despite London 2012 dominating the headlines, other big schemes have also been underway in London involving building control and none more so than here in the London Borough of Haringey, writes Bob McIver, Head of Building Control at Haringey Council
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-2.jpg "Haringey builds on Bernie’s legacy") |
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New Horizons
A finalist in the 2007 LABC National Built in Quality Awards, Project Horizon is a modern working environment
bringing innovation and conservation together through a truly breathtaking major refurbishment of Norwich Union’s
headquarters in Surrey Street, Norwich
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The new Crystal Palace?
Less than two years ago the most prestigious residential building in the UK was completed at 199 Knightsbridge. The developer, Multiplex, won several design awards and the apartments sold out very quickly despite their multi-million pound price tags. Now, less than 100 metres away at 100 Knightsbridge, a contender to the throne is taking shape except that the developer of ‘Project Grande’ is aiming much higher, as it intends to create the most prestigious residential building in the world, writes Tony Fenton, Head of District Surveyors, Planning and City Development Department, Westminster City Council
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Mid Beds Building Control achieves prestigious quality standard
Mid Beds Building Control has been awarded ISO 9001 certification following an independent assessment by QMS Quality Management Systems. This prestigious certification has only been awarded to 5% of UK businesses and is supported by the Government and recognised worldwide
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