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Many existing dwellings are ventilated through infiltration rather than purposeful ventilation. Energy efficiency measures carried out on existing dwellings might reduce infiltration and cause the dwelling to become under-ventilated.
Part F of the Building Regulations 2010
Part F1(1) of the…
The LABC Academy has been recognised for its groundbreaking LABC Academy trainee programme at a prominent industry awards ceremony.Winning Apprenticeship Initiative of the Year at the London Construction Awards, commending how the Academy has been instrumental in supporting the industry to deliver…
Over 2 days, 15 Guest speakers, 40 exhibitor representatives, 50 online delegates and 250 in person made the 2021 LABC conference one of the most successful ever. With the 2020 event being cancelled due to the covid pandemic this was the first time in more than 18 months that public service…
Achieving maximum thermal efficiency in a new build or refurbishment is often not as easy as it may seem on paper. As thermal bridging makes up approximately 25% of a building envelope’s heat loss, ensuring this is avoided is crucial. Thermal transmittance makes up a further 45%, with lack of…
LABC launches new Academy and major investment to secure a pipeline of talent into public service building control
Recruitment campaign kicks off to find the next generation of surveyors
Young people have no interest in construction careers? Not our experience, says LABC
Young people…
More than 900 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as well…
Today the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, announced the government is implementing all of the Hackitt recommendations. The statement said:
The Government will create a stronger regulatory framework that will provide national leadership to…
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…
Two more local authority building control teams have passed external audits as part of LABC’s ISO-backed quality management system.
Leeds and Harlow building control were independently assessed by Alcumus ISOQAR and both teams passed with flying colours. LABC’s quality management system is about…
Shortlisted Finalists
ABD North
Region: West of England
Project Team: Rydon Construction Ltd, SRA Architects LLP, AB Dynamics PLC, Bath & North East Somerset Council, and Arup…