OUR BLOG HOME OUR BLOG ALL TECHNICAL NEWS LABC FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION SUBSCRIBE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION A third of home builders to provide work-from-home areas in new homes from 2022 More than a third of builders and developers plan to include work-from-home study rooms or areas in new homes from 2022, a survey has revealed. READ MORE TECHNICAL Tech update: timber resin repairs This update provides guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied with regards timber resin repairs. READ MORE TECHNICAL Major Projects: below ground structural waterproofing risk assessment This update provides guidance on the requirements associated with the design and construction of basements and other below ground structures. READ MORE TECHNICAL Ceramic floor tiling on domestic timber floors Technical guidance for adding ceramic tiling on timber floors. Note, ceramic floor tiling is not included under the warranty policy cover. READ MORE NEWS HSB to Acquire LABC Warranty HSB (UK) have announced its agreement to purchase the scheme administrator of LABC Warranty. READ MORE TECHNICAL Tech Update: Render on Substrates This technical update article provides additional guidance on the use of rendering on different substrates. READ MORE TECHNICAL Technical update: substitute materials This update provides additional guidance relating to how the functional requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied where substitute materia… READ MORE TECHNICAL Major Projects proposing pre-cast concrete panelised construction Screening requirements for pre-cast concrete panelised construction manufacturers for use in major projects to be covered for warranty. READ MORE TECHNICAL Major Projects: Zero falls flat roof policy How to satisfy our requirements to accepting zero fall flat roofs only where the project is managed by the LABC Warranty Major Projects team. READ MORE NEWS Tackling the barriers to adopting MMC – what we have learned so far MMC remains one of the most talked about topics in housing construction. What can we learn from early adopters? READ MORE TECHNICAL Minimum requirements for site investigations for self-build projects This technical document provides additional guidance relating to our minimum requirements for site investigations for self-build projects. READ MORE TECHNICAL Tech update: vapour control layers This technical document provides additional guidance relating to the use of vapour control layers (VCLs) in construction. READ MORE LOAD MORE FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND VIEWS DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG SUBSCRIBE Home News About Builders & Developers Self Build Housing Associations Homeowners Search Sitemap Careers Get In Touch Extranet Terms and Conditions Lender Approval Our insurers FAQS Privacy Policy MD Insurance Services Ltd. is the scheme administrator for LABC Warranty and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England No: 3642459 Cookies Settings By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings