October 31, 2024

Common Mistakes in Building Regulations Compliance and How to Avoid Them

Common Mistakes in Building Regulations Compliance and How to Avoid Them

It doesn’t matter whether you’re building an individual residential property or a much larger, commercial building, building compliance is undeniably important. In fact, building compliance is a key part of any construction or renovation project, and it’s there to ensure that buildings are safe, secure and usable. However, building regulations can be complicated, meaning that navigating building compliance can be daunting.

 

There’s a lot of room for error when trying to comply with building regulations and even the smallest mistakes can lead to costly delays, safety risks, additional work and potential legal issues. Below, we’ve taken a look at six of the most common building compliance mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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October 22, 2024

The Importance of Sound Insulation Testing in New Builds

The Importance of Sound Insulation Testing in New Builds

To ensure that new build properties meet specific standards for sound insulation, sound insulation testing needs to be done. It’s a requirement for all new build properties that share a party wall to have sound testing carried out, to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Approved Document E. Sound insulation testing is especially important for new build properties when noise is being tested for the very first time. Here’s why it’s something that can’t be overlooked.

 

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jostec@adminGeneral, Sound & Noise