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New LABC President Chris Griffith-Jones (pictured right in the above image), has replaced last year's President Richard Scott and pledged to help continue improving skills, competencies and standards for its members in England and Wales.
He said, "I want to continue building on the good work…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Part M Volumes 1 and 2 contain guidance on access to and use of buildings.
First published 1 March 2015.
Approved Document M can be downloaded below.
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…
The LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals 2021 took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on Friday 28 January 2022. Over 750 guests attended the black tie event.
This was our first Awards event since 2019 and we were all excited to plan the Grand Finals 2021 and see…
Jordan Carr, Building Control Surveyor at North East Lincolnshire Council gives us an idea of what working in public service building control is like, and how following the LABC qualifications pathway has helped his career progress quickly.
What made you decide to work in public service…
More than 240 guests attended the LABC East Anglia Building Excellence Awards at the magnificent buildings of The Halls, St Andrew's Plain in Norwich - on Friday 5 July 2019. Attendees came from companies across the construction industry including developers Willmott Dixon and…
Cavity trays are an important feature in external cavity walls to assist in ensuring any water is directed outside the building. Incorrect specification or installation can lead to defects in the wall and water damage that might be expensive or needlessly destructive to rectify.
Building…
Jason Hartwell was awarded the title of Non Residential Construction Professional of the Year at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events in the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality…
More than 850 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.
The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Wales Part H contains guidance on foul and surface water drainage, and also refuse storage for dwellings. The Approved Document can be downloaded below, with additional guidance further down.