Other Sources

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Here are some other reputable sources of guidance for construction

Defect legal guide

In law liability for defects in construction is clear as long as the reported defect is a defect. When the defect has been rectified the dispute often continues when compensation is sought. This paper sets out a clear path for resolving the dispute.

A more interactive version of the Approved Documents is available. Click here to be taken to the contents section. Click on the document you require. To look at the index for each Approved Document go to the following document and go back a few pages.

NHBC

The contents section can be opened directly by clicking here. The contents section of the NHBC Standards 2017 will open in a new window then click on the section of the contents that you wish to view.

Further guidance can be found by clicking each line of the contents page.

NHBC also provide a magazine called Technical Extra which details current thinking. You can download the pdf by clicking the image on the left or use the interactive version by clicking here.

Back issues are available by clicking here.

Current issues in construction

NHBC regularly publish this newsletter detailing current issues relating to housing.

British Gypsum

British Gypsum provides various literature to demonstrate the correct installation of the various boards. General Site Guidance covers the basic details where Gypwall Classic & Robust, Shaftwall and

Timber Stud cover the individual areas.

For a more concise reference to the British Gypsum guidance read the 'Good Practice Guide' or watch how to install Gypwall.

English version You Tube

Bulgarian version You Tube

French version You Tube

Polish version You Tube

Romanian version You Tube

For ceilings there is specific guidance for:

CasoLine MF

CasoLine Grid

Timber Joist

Click here to download the full Site Book.

The Brick Development Association

The Brick Development Association provides general guidance to improve the completed brickwork, as well as technical guidance and structural guidance.