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Cornwall has seen a more than 50% rise in cases of dangerous structures reported to the council in just five years.
Dangerous structures are one of the lesser known functions of local council building control teams and cover everything from loose roofing slates or tiles, to damage from…
June is the month of longest day of year – the summer solstice – traditionally associated with change and new beginnings. So unsurprisingly June is also the month when school students finish their exams and look to their futures.
It is in this June spirit of looking to the future and new…
Looking for a new role in building control? LABC has recently launched the new Building Control Careers & Jobs recruitment website which allows you to easily search and apply for available jobs across England and Wales.
The jobs and careers sections are consistently popular with our website…
The LABC Grand Finals 2024 took place on Friday 24 January 2025, at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. A celebration recognising excellent projects and individual contributions within the construction industry.A panel of expert judges carefully reviewed a diverse range of exceptional projects,…
The LABC Grand Finals 2024 took place on Friday 24 January 2025, at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. A celebration recognising excellent projects and individual contributions within the construction industry.A panel of expert judges carefully reviewed a diverse range of exceptional projects,…
If you’ve ever found a storm tank on site you will know how they can impact on building work.They’re commonly found at the back of terraced properties and originally acted as a soakaway for rainwater drainage.Built in brickwork they can range in size from 900mm diameter and 900mm deep to 3m…
LABC supported the NHIC (The National Home Improvement Council) debate hosted by President Rt Hon Baroness Maddock in Parliament yesterday. Entitled healthy Homes and the Role of Refurbishment, the debate looked at what needs to be done to raise awareness and standards to ensure UK homes are…
If you're a builder or a tradesman, how does the cold affect your tools and materials?It’s well worth remembering that two degrees is the minimum working temperature for most materials. It's very important to take regular temperature readings when working during cold weather periods. For…
The LABC Grand Finals 2024 took place on Friday 24 January 2025, at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. A celebration recognising excellent projects and individual contributions within the construction industry.A panel of expert judges carefully reviewed a diverse range of exceptional projects,…
Data released by LABC Warranty has revealed that one of the most common defects in 2022 related to the poor installation of traditional slate and tile roof coverings. So, if you believe having a good understanding of the relevant code of practises is important, read on…
Part C2 of the Building…