Building Regulations
Time to Reflect on the Standard of our Homes
An opinion piece article by Gavin Dunn, Chief Executive, Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Air Tightness
Air Testing & Air Permeability in Glasgow
Ratio Seven is of the leading air tightness experts in in the UK, serving England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our experience in the field of air tightness testing and
News
Springfield buys fellow housebuilder for £46m
Affordable-home builder Springfield Properties is to buy the housebuilding division of Glasgow-based Mactaggart & Mickel Group in a deal worth £46.3m.
News
Hanley shops could be yours for £1.3m after regeneration plans collapse
Plans to turn the upper floors of the Parliament Row units into flats were approved last year. An eyesore block of shops in the city centre has been put up
Plans to build 52 homes on site of fire-ravaged Clayton Lodge Hotel
The Clayton Lodge Hotel has been closed since March 2020 but plans to build more than 50 new homes on the site of a fire-damaged former hotel have been put
Building Regulations
Part A Building Regulations – Structure
The Building Regulations in the United Kingdom are divided into 16 sections and parts called ‘Approved Documents’. Although not legally binding, they represent the expectations of the Secretary of State
Wiki
What Are Trickle Vents – What Do They Do
A trickle vent is a tiny opening in the wall or window frame that lets in small amounts of air. These trickle vents are used extensively throughout the UK and
Building Regulations
How to Comply With Part F Building Regulations
If you are about to start constructing a new house, you will need to consider compliance with the Part F building regulations UK. Part F relates to the indoor air
Air Tightness
Air Pressure Testing in Harrogate
Air pressure testing or air testing. L1A Building Regulations stipulate that air pressure testing must be carried out in 50% of a ‘dwelling type’ or three units, whichever is greater.