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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…
Emily Bowman, Area Building Control Surveyor from East Suffolk Council told us a little bit about her career in building control and how LABC qualifications helped get her a promotion to her current position in the industry.
So Emily, what made you decide to work in public service building…
Shortlisted Finalists
Cross and Craig Associates Ltd
Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: West Midlands
Gary…
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…
James Cook Building Services wins Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson at 2019 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final
James Cook was awarded the title of Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most…
The project at Cadogan Lane, Belgravia, designed by Latitude architects and built by Gilbert Ash Limited for Cadogan Estates Limited, was awarded the title of Best Small New Housing Development at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events in the…
You will need to retain a suitable toilet provision in the entrance storey in some form to comply with the regulations.
After the alterations have been carried out to the home, the toilet facility should meet the standards required of a visitor accessible toilet. The exception is where the…
The LABC West Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards took place at the Cedar Court Hotel, Leeds/Bradford on Friday 7 June 2019. More than 200 guests attended from across the industry including representatives from Wates, Kier and Esh Construction.
The LABC Building…
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…
The project at The Word, Market Place, South Shields was awarded the title of Best Public Service Building at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, is the…