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In July 2016 the All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment Inquiry published a report on the quality and workmanship of new housing in England. The report 'More homes, fewer complaints’ revealed a high level of frustration and disappointment from buyers of new…
Time is running out for owners of commercial buildings to avoid the risk of breaking the law and make vital energy saving improvements, say energy performance assessment specialists Elmhurst Energy.
From 1 April 2018, it will be unlawful to grant new leases to new or existing tenants for…
It's your decision
You can choose which designer, builder and building control provider you use. The building regulations process needs your decision.
The building regulations involve you so you should choose the people you trust.
A company which makes modular lofts as a revolutionary alternative to a traditional attic conversion has completed its first ever double loft project for a pair of semi-detached houses in Wimbledon.
And the project, whose walls and roofs were insulated with Actis Hybris honeycomb insulation and…
Although most people park their cars and vans on the road, occasionally we have to deal with an unexpected guest who arrives in their vehicle through the wall.
When this happens it’s usually Building Control who’ll visit the site following a call from the emergency services to assess the…
LABC has made a major contribution to a cross-party Parliamentary group that has now set out proposals for a New Homes Ombudsman to help provide better redress for dissatisfied home buyers.
In its report, published on June 26 2018, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built…
This guide is intended to help people involved with replacing windows in existing dwellings to understand the 2021 changes to ventilation requirements of the Building Regulations in England. The article provides details on the key changes, along with examples of how compliance can be achieved.…
Render is becoming increasingly popular. Previously favoured when remodelling an existing home, render has now become a mainstream finish option for new builds.
Housebuilders, especially those involved in smaller plots where quality and finish can be paramount, are responding to the demand and…
Introducing Courtney Bryan, winner of the LABC Newcomer of the Year award in the Grand Finals 2022. Courtney will be sharing what it is like to be a part of Building Control and how it felt to be a winner.
What is your current job title and how long have you worked within this role…
LABC are pleased to announce the launch of our new website for homeowners - Front Door. It aims to provide practical guidance on home improvements, lots of technical advice and information on building control and planning permission approvals.
The website features sections on home…