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From the 1st of October 2015 in England and from the 1st of November 2018 in Wales, Building Regulations introduced security requirements in relation to easily accessible windows in new dwellings.
Requirement Q1: security to dwellings applies only in relation to new dwellings and states that…
Are you a builder or architect in Yorkshire? We're hosting 'Innovation in Construction' an event for small to medium enterprises.
Hear from industry experts and have your questions answered by local building control teams. We'll be talking about supported routes to compliance and you'll…
This document outlines our commitment to environmental issues through our working practices and conduct.
Even if you haven't received a final certificate to say that the works comply with the building regulations, you will still have to revert the work to the local council.
Regardless of the stage the project is at, the council’s building control team will have to satisfy themselves the…
More than 900 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as well…
The project at Barrow House, Hatcliffe, Grimsby, designed by ID Architecture, was awarded the title of Best Individual New Home 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…
Shortlisted Finalists
Colliers Park
Region: Wales
Project Team: Read Construction, and Lawray Architect
Local Authority: Wrexham County Borough Council…
Due to amendments to the building regulations and approved documents as a result of BS8102: 2022, we would redirect you to the basement information centre website which outlines those changes as follows:
The revision to BS 8102:2009 (Code of practice for protection of below ground…
Welcome to the Welsh Technical Guidance page for Part L of the building regulations.
This section contains the Approved Documents L1A and L1B for download below. They cover new dwellings (document L1A), work to existing dwellings (L1B), new buildings other than dwellings (L2A), and works to…
Lorna Stimpson, LABC Chief Executive gives a warm welcome to all of those interested in applying for the position of LABC Trainee Building Control Surveyor. Watch the video below to find out more about this ground-breaking programme and how you can start a varied and rewarding career in the…