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We can't quite believe it's that time of the year already, but the LABC Regional Building Excellence Awards 2020 are now officially open!
The LABC awards are the largest business to business awards in the building control sector, and are back for their 2020 cycle, so if you have a…
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, as…
Did you know permitted development rules relating to extensions have been relaxed for a three-year period? The rule relaxation started on 30 May 2013 and ends on 30 May 2016. The change means you can carry out certain building works without having to make a planning application.
The permitted…
Shortlisted Finalists Andy Stewart, Redrow Homes LancashireLocal Authority: Chorley CouncilRegion: North West Anthony Koop, Shelbourne EstatesLocal Authority: 3C Shared ServicesRegion: East Anglia Chelsey Salt, Stonewood Homes LtdLocal Authority: Cotswold District…
Shortlisted Finalists
Adam Butcher, Peveril Homes
Local Authority: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Region: West Midlands
Angus Edmond, Heritage…
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…
The way we live and interact with spaces has constantly evolved as our needs, priorities and lifestyles have changed. Housing design and layout is less likely to fit standard conventions and expected patterns as it adapts to our needs. However, some basic requirements still need to be met for…
Shortlisted Finalists
Alan Hart
Region: North West
Company: Downton Construction
Local Authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council…
Are you a technically-minded person who's keen to work with people on site? In that case, a job in building control may be just the thing for you as it offers a unique opportunity to be involved in virtually all aspects of the construction process.
It's a professional career…
LABSS (Local Authority Building Standards Scotland) and LABC (Local Authority Building Control in Wales and England) have made a formal agreement to join together on key activities.
Both LABSS and LABC pledge to work together to promote and provide:
a) independent, public…