News & Events
News
Filter by topic
09 Mar 2021
When there's no space to extend outwards, digging downwards might be a great option. If you're looking to add more day-to-day living space rather than a bedroom, then extending underneath the house or garden can add chill-out zones, an extra living room, a kitchen/ diner or even a home cinema.
09 Mar 2021
This bitesize Webinar by The Basement Information Centre will discuss CIRIA C766 and the control of cracking due to restraint. Watch now.
26 Jan 2021
The Basement Information Centre are pleased to announce that JUTA UK Ltd have recently joined as members and we would like to give them a warm welcome.
18 Dec 2020
How do we tackle both structural/below ground waterproofing and ground gas issues in an effective and safe way? What conflicts exist between British Standard documents BS 8102 & BS 8485, and how do we best balance these conflicts in order to come up with an appropriate solution for our clients and customers?
26 Nov 2020
The Basement Information Centre is pleased to announce that Anderton Concrete have recently joined membership and we would like to give them a warm welcome.
15 Nov 2020
Following the closure of BASF Construction Chemicals in September 2020, the MBCC Group was formed. BASF Construction Chemicals has been renamed as Master Builders Solutions UK Ltd and is a brand of the MBCC Group.
19 May 2020
With new health and safety guidance and resources available to support social distancing on site, we thought it was a good opportunity to remind those involved in the design and construction of basements to also protect their mental health.
19 May 2020
The Construction Leadership Council has today updated their site operating guidance for all construction sites operating in the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the fourth version of the guidance.
14 Apr 2020
The Construction Leadership Council has today updated their site operating guidance for all construction sites operating in the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the third version of the guidance.
06 Apr 2020
Working with our colleagues at The Concrete Centre, Planning a Basement is one of the first webinars to be added to their new on-demand webinar service. This webinar will help navigate through the essentials of site investigations, planning requirements and building regulations for basement construction for housing.