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More than 750 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to acclaim best practise, quality and standards in construction.
These were the first Building Excellence Awards since 2019 and following the global pandemic and…
LABC’s Chief Executive, Lorna Stimpson, in a message to LABC members has said that only the most urgent construction work should be supported on site to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
She said, "In such a rapidly changing situation providing definitive advice is impossible, but the top…
On Thursday 12 July LABC received its certificate for meeting the ISO standards for its Head Office quality management systems. Over the last 18 months the not-for-profit organisation representing public service building surveyors has invested heavily in an independently audited ISO quality…
LABC is one of 28 construction industry organisations to back a joint action to tackle climate change. With the built environment accounting for 40% of carbon dioxide emissions as well as impacting on habitats and biodiversity the organisations have come together under the umbrella of the…
Secil Argamassas SecilVit CORK system is an external thermal insulation system which links the superior thermal performance of an ETICS system with an efficient environmental performance. It is a bonded system with supplementary mechanical fixings used primarily to provide stability until the…
As we get used to the new year with its challenges and resolutions, it's clear the construction industry needs to change – and that’s why I’m asking for your help and support.
For years we all recognised the system was broken. Sadly, despite all the warnings it took the tragedy at Grenfell to…
Traditional concrete pier foundations can be restrictive on certain projects and sometimes your client may want a quick turnaround or have environmental concerns that require an innovative solution. This is where the Jackpad reusable foundation system comes into play.
Manufactured from recycled…
LABC has appointed Lorna Stimpson, BSc, FCIOB, FCMI, CBuildE FCABE as Deputy Chief Executive. Lorna moves from Deputy Managing Director as part of the organisation's long-term management and succession planning.
Lorna worked as a Building Control Surveyor for 21 years before joining LABC. She is…
LABC’s Head of Guidance David Ewing, has been working with construction industry leaders and the Department of Education on the scope for the new Construction T Level qualification.
The Design, Surveying and Planning T Level Panel convened to identify the requirements of the industry’s future…