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Demand for more innovative designs and improved light has increased the inclusion of balconies and elevated walkways. These are not a problem but do need consideration of guarding, especially if buildings are likely to be used by children under five.
Approved Document K2 (3.3) is quite clear on…
One of our surveyors came across this stairway on site recently.
Spotted the problem yet?
It's not an optical illusion, the stair treads increase in depth (the going) as you reach the top of the flight.
Some might not view this as a problem. What's wrong with being able to fit…
Changes in 2015 to the Building Regulations Approved Document Part M, which contains guidance on access, introduced some new standards for new-build dwellings. The base standard is fairly similar to the old Part M; M4(2) is a higher standard that designs new dwellings so that they're more…
We've put together a coronavirus-related resource page aimed at the construction industry and building control. It lists the documents and Government advice that has been mentioned elsewhere on the LABC websites and communications.
Documents and web links include:
Working safely during…
It depends on the project but for most major construction projects in your home, such as extensions and conversions, you'll need to make a building regs application so that your local building control team can visit the site and check that your work is compliant.
Take a look at…
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…
We offer a wide range of face-to-face CPD training courses which you can take to make sure your knowledge is up to date.
Dates and locations have been confirmed for January–April 2020. Please find below a list of the courses available to book in the new year.
January 2020
16.01.20 –…
5 Pancras Square and Penarth Learning Community were awarded winner and highly commended in the Inclusive Environment category at the recent Construction Industry Council awards.
The winner lies in the heart of the King's Cross Central transformation programme.
5 Pancras Square
5…
New technical qualifications called T levels are promising to simplify the process of vocational training in England.
Construction has been picked as one of the first three T levels to be developed by the government alongside digital, education, and childcare as the first three pathfinder…
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales. Here's what we do and who we are:LABC teams are independent, impartial and not for profit. Public service building control is committed to safeguarding the safety and protection…