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The majority of domestic like for like replacement kitchens or bathrooms won't need any form of building regulations approval, but if you're modifying the existing layout then approval may be needed.This might be due to (from the Building Regulations):"3(b) the provision or extension of a…
LABC launches new Academy and major investment to secure a pipeline of talent into public service building control
Recruitment campaign kicks off to find the next generation of surveyors
Young people have no interest in construction careers? Not our experience, says LABC
Young people…
For the past two years LABC members have been developing a new approach to consistency and performance in local authority building control.
Following nationwide consultation, changes to LABC’s Constitution and the establishment of a new Standards Committee LABC is now implementing quality…
LABC is committed to working together with government and the whole construction industry for a new system that puts residents' safety at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome the government's announcement that it will adopt all Dame Judith Hackitt's recommendations. She was clear the…
The barn conversion at Hinterland House was awarded the title of Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion at the Grand Finals 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…
The project at Priory View, Dunstable, Bedfordshire was awarded the title of Best Social or Affordable 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…
Joe Murphy from Kier Construction Southern was awarded the title of LABC Non-Residential Construction Professional of the Year at the Grand Finals of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar. He was nominated by the local authority…
For years, people were talking about how building control surveying was facing a demographic time bomb, with an ageing workforce and far greater numbers leaving the profession than joining as new recruits.
There were dozens of articles written and many discussions across the profession about the…
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…
The project at Ysgol Bae Baglan, Seaway Parade, Port Talbot was awarded the title of Best Educational Building 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 the…