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LABC has welcomed a move by the Government to make housing standards easier to understand and follow by significantly reducing the number of regulations. The move is designed to save councils and developers both time and money, while improving the standard of building.
Publishing the government’…
The new Chadwick Centre for International Bomber Command, constructed by R G Carter Building Ltd, designed by Place Architecture Ltd and nominated by the local authority building control team from North Kesteven District Council was awarded the title of Best Small Commercial Building at the Grand…
Shortlisted Finalists
Alltwen, Abergele
Project Team: Parry Davies Architects Ltd/Edge Architects NW, Alltwen Development
Local Authority: Conwy County Borough Council
Region: Wales…
Did you know permitted development rules relating to extensions have been relaxed for a three-year period? The rule relaxation started on 30 May 2013 and ends on 30 May 2016. The change means you can carry out certain building works without having to make a planning application.
The permitted…
The New Homes Review is a new, independent online homeowner survey and annual report on the new home buying experience in the UK.
This has been launched in response to the recent findings of the All Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment regarding customer…
Last Thursday (6 June) the government announced its plans for regulatory and legislative changes to implement the Hackitt Review. These proposals are being consulted on and will have far reaching implications for all of local government – not just building control.
The consultation is scheduled…
The latest version of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual is now available. The manual, endorsed by RIBA and CIAT, is divided into chapters that each contains functional requirements and guidance on how to meet the conditions.
A handy resource to have on site, the technical manual produced to…
Regional Winners
Bancroft
Region: Central
Project Team: Modplan Building & Refurbishment Contractors Ltd, Pentangle Design, Chiltern Developments
Local Authority:Hertfordshire…
Shortlisted Finalists Albion Street, West SussexProject Team: Cheesmur Building Contractors, Cityzen Ltd, MGAC, QED Structures, Ardur Homes (Adur & Worthing Council)Local Authority: Adur & Worthing Building Control PartnershipRegion: South East Blackhill Avenue &…
LABC’s ISO standard quality management system has gone from strength to strength with more than 230 LABC teams receiving accreditation or on the way to do so. This represents 87% of the teams in a 3,500 strong network.
The process began back in December 2017 when Alcumus ISOQAR conducted a…