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A basement extension can be a great way to add living space, a new, bedroom, games room, office or gym, for example. The attached photos sent to us by an LABC member show what can go wrong.
This started life as an expensive basement extension in Knightsbridge, London:
The…
Shortlisted Finalists APM Walker Construction with Sussex Building ControlRegion: South East Berkeley Homes Central London with London Borough of LambethRegion: London Bilton Build & Design Ltd with Warwick Building ConsortiumRegion: West Midlands Binder Ltd with…
It's a legal requirement that all building work meets the requirements of the building regulations.
Building control surveyors – who can either be from the local council (LABC) or private sector companies (Approved Inspectors) – will check that work complies with the building regulations and…
Building a Safer Future Charter launches with first companies on way to becoming ‘Charter Champions’
The Building a Safer Future (BSF) Charter has launched its ‘Charter Champion’ company initiative to help companies drive the systemic culture change required to put building safety first.
Through robust self-assessment, benchmarking and independent verification, the BSF Charter Champion company…
Durisol’s 365 ICF Wall construction system provides a dry laid insulated shuttering system that incorporates, a Lattice/Matrix structural concrete frame following the concrete pour.
Based on interlocking modular units (with or without integral insulation), Durisol walling units are dry stacked…
LABC is calling for the building industry to work together to change its culture. The call came at a recent fire safety seminar, organised by RIBA, by LABC's Commercial Director, Martin Taylor (watch the short video below).
Martin has been closely involved in the Hackitt Review sitting on…
The LABC Northern Building Excellence Awards were held last Friday 5 July 2019 at The Hilton Hotel Newcastle Gateshead. The event attracted 300 guests from a range of industries across the three regions of Cumbria, Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear.
The LABC Building Excellence…
Shortlisted Finalists East Lodge, LancasterProject Team: MH Stainton Homes, FPA ArchitectsLocal Authority: Lancaster City CouncilRegion: North West High Street, BerkhamstedProject Team: Equibuild UK Construction Ltd, Contour Architecture LtdLocal Authority: …
You’re invited to LABC's free technical seminar roadshows where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and exchange ideas with fellow builders and designers.
Local Authority Building Control surveyors and our expert associates will also be on hand to answer any questions. If…
What is building control? Here are 10 reasons why we need building control services when it comes to all things construction.
1. It helps check that buildings are built to building regulations standards
Building control surveyors check that building work complies with the…