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Local authorities undertake a formal plan assessment on full plans building regulations applications.  LABC members consider these assessments to be…
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​The 2017 Technical Handbooks make specific reference to this Robust Details process - see Guidance Clauses 5.1.2 and  5.2.9 . An Explanatory Note…
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The amendments include changes to building, fees, procedures and forms regulations:The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 The Building (Fees) (…
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A recent STAS submission by a national housebuilder has highlighted the current ambiguity which exists over the interpretation on what constitutes a…
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New guidance has been issued by the BSD and SER on the use of Schedule 1 and Form Q under the Approved Certifier of Design (Structures). Follow the…
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Follow this link Small is beautiful for access to report. The strength of this report lies in the fact that it has been produced in partnership by…
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At a recent LABSS/BSD liaison meeting LABSS gave a commitment to continue sharing best practice and identify ways of maximising the benefits of…
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SUCCESS FOR THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT eDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TEAM which included the development and the adoption of the eBuilding Standards portal.At a…
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The Group enjoyed an informative tour of this iconic building project currently under construction and under the supervision of Dundee City Building…