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Upgrading a listed building or a building that falls within a conservation area has many restrictions that you need to be aware of, especially concerning existing windows and doors, external walls and roofs.
You may not be allowed to change any of these in some cases, depending on the listing…
Next week will mark the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report. It is an important milestone in what has been a very long and difficult process for many, especially the bereaved families and survivors of this terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies remain…
Congratulations to Anthony Oloyede who succeeded Dave Sharp as President of LABC for 2019-2020 at this year's AGM in Birmingham.
Anthony's focus for his presidential year will be on helping to ensure that all members throughout England and Wales are fully aware of the many…
Building control surveyors and building control officers make sure that building regulations are followed during construction.
The building regulations cover areas such as fire safety, public health, energy conservation and accessibility. If you want to use your knowledge of safe construction to…
(From left to right: CEO of the British Board of Agrèment (BBA) Claire Curtis Thomas, CEO of LABC Paul Everall and Richard Beale of the BBA, at the 100% Hackitt Parliamentary Reception)
LABC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with both the BBA and the Institution…
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…
It’s easy to cut corners on a building site. Sometimes you can get away with it and on other occasions it can create real problems. Time spent blending brickwork is one area that really makes a difference to the final product.
Due to the nature of the fired clay process, the final colour…
LABC has appointed Lorna Stimpson, BSc, FCIOB, FCMI, CBuildE FCABE as Deputy Chief Executive. Lorna moves from Deputy Managing Director as part of the organisation's long-term management and succession planning.
Lorna worked as a Building Control Surveyor for 21 years before joining LABC. She is…
Shortlisted Finalists Broadacre, Lytham Saint AnnesProject Team: Morris Homes NorthLocal Authority: Fylde Borough CouncilRegion: North West Cae Rwgan, CeredigionProject Team: Datblygiadau Moelfre Developments, Cartrefi Moelfre Homes, K & S Cymru Group LtdLocal Authority:…
An LABC member took this photo whilst attending a fire damaged building that has been under attack from vandalism. The owner was constantly attending to re-board and re-erect perimeter fencing to keep the site secure. When asked why the trampoline was on the roof, he said it was so the little…