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It's a legal requirement that all building work meets the requirements of the building regulations.
Building control surveyors – who can either be from the local council (LABC) or private sector companies (Approved Inspectors) – will check that work complies with the building regulations and…
Congratulations to Sam Tully and Donna Tring from Somerset Building Control Partnership who became Mr and Mrs Tully on Saturday 25 May 2019 in Wells, Somerset.
Many LABC colleagues joined them on their special day and we all want to wish them many years of happiness together!
Here's a pic of…
LABC is calling for the building industry to work together to change its culture. The call came at a recent fire safety seminar, organised by RIBA, by LABC's Commercial Director, Martin Taylor (watch the short video below).
Martin has been closely involved in the Hackitt Review sitting on…
The LABC Northern Building Excellence Awards were held last Friday 5 July 2019 at The Hilton Hotel Newcastle Gateshead. The event attracted 300 guests from a range of industries across the three regions of Cumbria, Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear.
The LABC Building Excellence…
Shortlisted Finalists East Lodge, LancasterProject Team: MH Stainton Homes, FPA ArchitectsLocal Authority: Lancaster City CouncilRegion: North West High Street, BerkhamstedProject Team: Equibuild UK Construction Ltd, Contour Architecture LtdLocal Authority: …
You’re invited to LABC's free technical seminar roadshows where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and exchange ideas with fellow builders and designers.
Local Authority Building Control surveyors and our expert associates will also be on hand to answer any questions. If…
What is building control? Here are 10 reasons why we need building control services when it comes to all things construction.
1. It helps check that buildings are built to building regulations standards
Building control surveyors check that building work complies with the…
SKA Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Lower Withington wins Best Large Commercial Project at 2019 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final
The project for the new SKA Global Headquarters at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, designed by Hassell and built by Sir Robert McAlpine…
Shortlisted Finalists
Shepherds Barn
Region: Northern
Project Team: Paul & Sonny Shepherd, LEAP, and Jackson Church
Local Authority: Durham County Council…
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…