LABC News

Blog Post
Smoke alarms have been a standard feature in new homes since they were first introduced into Approved Document B in 1992. Whilst they are now…
Blog Post
Before you start work, taking a few moments to run through this list could make your build a lot easier, saving time, money and frustrating delays!
Blog Post
It is now a requirement to limit air leakage from the inside of buildings – one main area where this situation can be improved is to effectively seal…
Blog Post
On 25 May this year the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force and no matter how small your business may be, you have to…
News
The UK economy is missing out on £10 billion each year because home owners are so fearful of hiring a cowboy builder, they simply don’t commission…
Press Release
Following on from Dame Judith Hackitt’s invitation to LABC to participate in three working groups, LABC’s Commercial Director, Martin Taylor, has now…
News
LABC last week launched their new Quality Management System under the banner 'Build With Us'.  LABC started consultation on standards, performance,…
Press Release
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is launching the UK’s first trailblazer building control surveyor qualifications pathway, created in…
Case study
Project summary: The Courtyard Theatre was completely refurbished and relaunched as ‘The Other Place’. Located on the banks of the River Avon in…