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Judging has just finished for this year’s LABC Grand Final Building Excellence awards. Our panel of judges, made up of industry experts, had a tense day of debate - but emerged with the winners of the 14 categories from our shortlist of regional winners.
Our awards showcase buildings and…
Image above courtesy of Torquay Town Hall
You may have come across flitch beams. They were most commonly used as a supporting lintel over shop windows and larger spans where timber alone couldn't work.
Typically, the flitch beam is made up of a steel plate sandwiched between two…
Two more local authority building control teams have passed external audits as part of LABC’s ISO-backed quality management system.
Leeds and Harlow building control were independently assessed by Alcumus ISOQAR and both teams passed with flying colours. LABC’s quality management system is about…
There has never been a better time to consider a career in building control. If you have an inquisitive mind, are interested in the built environment, like to understand how things are constructed, are a confident and effective communicator and are prepared to challenge and learn, then get in touch…
On Thursday 2 November, the LDSA hosted their annual President’s Lunch. This year was slightly different to usual as they were celebrating their 30th anniversary, and therefore decided to push the boat out a bit, choosing the fabulous Altitude 360 in the Millbank Tower to host the event.
The…
JDDK Architects was awarded the title of Best Partnership with a Local Authority Building Control Team 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 highest…
Local Authority Building Control is updating its guidance and quality management processes to reflect new regulations affecting the demolition of pubs.
The regulations which came into effect in May 2017 remove 'permitted development' rights from building owners to demolish a pub building without…
This is what happens where there isn’t enough ventilation - the roof covering offers very good waterproofing, preventing rainwater from getting into the building. But it also prevents water vapour inside the building from escaping.
Timbers which have rotted through due to lack of ventilation…
A career in construction can be a rewarding one but what about when the physicality of the job gets too much, or you feel you need a new challenge to keep you motivated?
Many of our 3,700 network of local authority building control professionals started out in non-building control careers. A…
LABC Acoustics offer a UKAS Accredited Sound Insulation Testing* service as required by Approved Document E (2003) of the Building Regulations.
We can also provide design and consultancy, noise & vibration survey services together with advice and assistance in obtaining planning…