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The project at Carrowbreck Meadow, Hellesdon, Norwich was awarded the title of Best High Volume New Housing Development at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a list of…
Many existing dwellings are ventilated through infiltration rather than purposeful ventilation. Energy efficiency measures carried out on existing dwellings might reduce infiltration and cause the dwelling to become under-ventilated.
Part F of the Building Regulations 2010
Part F1(1) of the…
Since early 2021, LABC’s CPD courses have been running virtually and prove to be extremely popular with over 5000 delegates trained in 2024.LABC offers courses to both local authority building control members and other industry professionals, so whether you’re a building control professional,…
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:…
The scheme for Welwyn Hatfield District Council at Lilac Close (formerly Furzen Crescent) and Lime Tree Court (previously known as Garden Avenue) is a mixed development of social housing, creating some of the first new homes provided by the council in over 20 years. Council teams together with…
Of the many upsetting things you’ll find in last October’s report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, perhaps the most painful is the timeline.
Minute by minute, in the sort of bureaucratic language you’d find in a council planning document, the report documents both the spread of the fire that…
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,…
LABC has written to Dame Judith Hackitt welcoming her final report following her Independent Review of the Building Regulations and Fire Safety.
The organisation which represents more than 3,000 public service building surveying staff has pledged to help to implement all her…
Shortlisted Finalists
Adj Halfway House
Region: Wales
Project Team: JMD (Design & Build) Ltd
Local Authority: Gwynedd Council
Collette Court…
LABC have submitted a letter in response to the Government's call for views on redress for purchasers of new build homes and a proposed New Homes Ombudsman.
Paul Everall, LABC's Chief Executive wrote in the letter:
"LABC is supportive of the Government’s desire to improve consumer…