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Shaun Farman, Building Control Officer at Breckland Council, spoke to us about how LABC has helped ease his way to an exciting role in building control. From winning an LABC Bursary to being awarded LABC Trainee of the Year 2015, we're sure he has a…
BREEAM is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and is recognised across the UK as the measure used to describe a building's environmental performance.
Many public funded buildings and…
LABC has launched a new website for homeowners - Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations as well as technical advice on obtaining building control and planning approvals.
Launched in February 2021 the website has won plaudits from…
This policy explains when and why we collect personal information on visitors to our site Inspection app, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others and how we keep it secure.
Any questions regarding this policy should be sent by email to info@labc.co.uk or…
LABC is calling for the building industry to work together to change its culture. The call came at a recent fire safety seminar, organised by RIBA, by LABC's Commercial Director, Martin Taylor (watch the short video below).
Martin has been closely involved in the Hackitt Review sitting on…
For the duration of the COVID-19 crisis LABC has closed its office and all employees are working remotely and are fully operational.
The telephone service is still working 020 8616 8120 and for general enquiries use our contact form at https://www.labc.co.uk/contact-us or email us at info@labc.…
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…
If you’re contracted to do a job where timber or concrete ground floors are to be replaced, or are a homeowner faced with a damaged floor (for example after flooding) you'll need to check to see whether a building regulations application is needed.A Building Notice to your local authority…
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…