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Concrete test cylinders on a bench in a site hut ready for checking against the specification

Rules and permits3 Nov 2026

BS EN 206 and BS 8500: concrete standards in Bristol

Concrete quotes often cite BS EN 206 and BS 8500. This guide explains what those standards are for, how designated and designed mixes differ, and what to check when a quote refers to them.

8 min read

An open foundation trench with reinforcing bars laid ready for inspection on a Bristol site

Rules and permits22 Oct 2026

Building Regulations for Bristol foundations and slabs

Building Regulations apply to many concrete foundations and ground-floor slabs that homeowners assume are exempt. This guide explains Approved Documents A and C, the building notice route, and when a competent person scheme applies.

7 min read

A lowered dropped kerb and strengthened footway at a residential driveway in Bristol

Rules and permits13 Oct 2026

Highway permission to cross a pavement in Bristol

A new drive usually means a dropped kerb, and a dropped kerb needs consent from the highway authority. This guide explains section 184 of the Highways Act 1980, the application and inspection, approved contractors and planning on classified roads.

9 min read

Wet cutting of a concrete paving slab in a Bristol back garden with water feeding the blade

Rules and permits1 Oct 2026

Safe concrete cutting and silica rules for Bristol crews

Cutting concrete releases respirable crystalline silica, which can cause lasting lung disease. This guide explains the health risk, the wet cutting and extraction that limit it, and the COSHH duties on a Bristol crew.

8 min read