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KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY

CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES & CHALLENGES

The knowledge you need

Rising Damp or Condensation?

Rising Damp or Condensation?

Which one is it?

Passivhaus

Is it overhyped?

Membranes Explained

Membranes Explained

Keeping things in and out

MVHR Explained

Mechanically Ventilated Heat Recovery

Airtightness

Why it is important to get Airtightness right.

U Values Explained

U Values Explained

A basic explanation

Renewable Technology

Renewable Technology

What is renewable energy?

Rå Build

The All-in-One Building Solution

Timber Frame

Timber Frame Construction

VAT for Self-Builders

VAT for Self-Builders

VAT Refunds

Triple Glazing

Is Triple Glazing the answer?

The Essentials Pack

The Essentials Pack

Vital information for Self-Builders

SCHEMES & PLANS

The knowledge you need

Risk

Who bares the risk?

Choosing the right Architect

Choosing the right Architect

What do you actually need?

CDM Regs

CDM Co-ordinator Regulations 2015

SWMP

Site waste management plans

Building Warranty

Building Warranty

What does the Building Warranty give you?

CCS

Considerate Constructors Scheme

The Party Wall Act

The Party Wall Act

A guide to what it means

Building Regulations

Building Regulations

CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

Anchor 1

Schemes & Plans

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