Funding boost to bring in new trainees and enhance skills in building control

The English government has announced funding to bring in hundreds of new registered building inspectors into the sector.

Lorna Stimpson, chief executive of LABC, said: “This funding will be transformational for building control; it will make a major difference to capacity in the sector and supports the government’s ambitious plans to deliver new housing. 

Lorna added: “boosting skills and capacity in building control is vital to delivering the compliant, high quality, energy efficient homes that we need.”

LABC represents a network of around 3,000 public sector technical surveyors and support staff, providing education, guidance, and recruitment support.