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Read about the refurbishment and relaunch of the RSC's Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon as the newly named The Other Place.
During times like these, it is essential for us to keep things running smoothly and local authority building control teams have been working hard to do just that.
LABC ISO 9001 surveillance audits are now underway virtually, with four building control teams already audited.
The…
Shortlisted Finalists
193-195 Sloane Street
Region: London
Project Team: TTPP, PDP London, and Cadogan
Local Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea…
Shortlisted Finalists
Douglass House Learning Disability and Autism Community Resource, Plymouth
Project Team: Mitchell Architects Ltd, Coyde Construction Ltd, Gates Consultants, …
Yes. If your local council building control team judges the work not up to standard it has powers to order you to pull down or alter the work. Serious and persistent cases of failure to meet building standards can result in legal action and a fine.
There are many reasons why building control is…
A purchase order is a document sent to a supplier, authorising purchase of a product to the customer with a specified price and terms.
The creation of a purchase order creates a legally binding contract and most councils' finance departments won't pay invoices without valid purchase order…
For an application by Building Notice, there are no detailed plans to inspect and approve so you can start work as soon as the notice is accepted - usually within 48 hours.
With a Full Plans application the plans have to be thoroughly examined before being approved. And by law a council must…
Bookings are now open!
Congratulations on being a shortlisted finalist. It's now time to book your place at the awards ceremony to find out if you're one of our lucky winners! Tickets are just £83.00 plus VAT and include a complimentary drinks reception and a three-course meal.…
LABC's annual President’s Reception marks the handover from the current President to the holder of the post for the following year.
The 2018/19 President will be Dave Sharp, Principal Building Control Surveyor from Wrexham County Borough Council (pictured above, being…
The LABC London Building Excellence Awards took place at the Guildhall Great Hall on Friday 10 May 2019. The historic venue was buzzing with over 400 guests attending from across the industry including: Mulalley & Co. Ltd, Willmott Dixon Construction, Kier Construction Ltd, Paul Simon Homes,…