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BUILDING REGULATIONS

Loft conversion guide helps in complying with latest regulations

The need to develop a project guide for loft conversions was identified in the Future of Building Control Implementation Plan, published by Communities and Local Government (CLG) in 2009. The new Loft Conversion Project Guide has been produced as a direct outcome of the plan. The guide is designed to provide

Building Control officers, builders and DIY enthusiasts with the latest guidance needed to comply with the Building Regulations. Covering fire safety, windows, doors and insulation, the Construction Products Association

DIARY Prepare for 2011 with a CIOB diary

This year is certainly flying past, 2011 is not too far over the horizon and it’s never too early to get things scheduled. CIOB 2011 diaries are now available

from Construction Books Direct. These black CIOB-branded

diaries include UK maps, a London Underground map, world times, conversion charts and much more. With one week to view, these

pocket-size diaries are ideal for the on-the-go organisation. If you already have a diary, 2011 refills

can be supplied. The refills are CIOB- branded and contain all the information and features stated above.

The diaries are £8.99, refills are £3.49, both available from www.constructionbooksdirect.com

The Chartered Institute of Building

The Chartered Institute of Building represents for the public benefit the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry.

Our Mission: To contribute to the creation of a modern, progressive, and responsible construction industry; able to meet the economic, environmental and social challenges faced in the 21st century.

Our seven guiding principles: • Creating extraordinary people through professional learning and continuous personal development.

• Promoting the built environment as central to the quality of life for everyone everywhere.

• Achieving a sustainable future, worldwide.

• Advocating exemplary ethical practice and behaviour, integrity and transparency.

• Pursuing excellence in management practice, and technological innovation rooted in evidence based science.

• Being socially responsible and working responsibly.

• Enabling our members to find an emotional resonance with the Institute; their success is our success.

We have over 40,000 members around the world and are considered to be the international voice of the building professional, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the management of the total building process.

To find out more about the benefits of either individual CIOB membership or Chartered Building Company and Chartered Building Consultancy schemes (CBCs), go to our website www.ciob.org.uk; or call us on +44 (0)1344 630700 today.

and RIBA bring together solutions put forward in the Approved Documents, and third party guidance to form one concise and fully-illustrated guide. Lord McKenzie of Luton, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the CLG said the guide was a “significant new development in Building Regulations guidance and an exemplar of collaboration and leadership”.

Loft Conversion Project Guide is available for £29.95 from Construction Books Direct

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CIOB Mini Form of Contract (General Use). CIOB.

JCT 05 Minor Works Building Contract: Revision 2 2009. JCT.

CIOB Small Works Contract 2010 edition. CIOB.

Asbestos Essentials: A Task Manual. HSE.

CIOB Mini Form of Contract (Home Improvement Agencies) Pk of 15 Contracts. CIOB.

CIOB Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development – 4th Ed. CIOB.

JCT 05 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor’s Design: Revision 2 2009. JCT.

JCT (HOC) Building Contract for a Home Owner/Occupier: who has not appointed a consultant to oversee the work. JCT.

CIOB Facilities Management Contract: Revised Jan 2008. CIOB.

Construction Contracts Questions and Answers – 2nd Edition. David Chappell.

Buy all of these titles and more from www.constructionbooksdirect.com or call 01344 630810.