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One of the less well known roles of building control is supporting the emergency services in incidents involving dangerous structures. In November 2022, Dorset council's building control team assisted the fire brigade and other first responders after a driver accidently drove their car into an end…
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…
Most building projects - even small extensions, knock-throughs or improvements - need to comply with the Building Regulations. This applies in cases where planning permission is not needed. So have a look at Do I need a Building Regulations application? or ask for advice from your …
This PDF presentation is aimed specifically at Planning and Development Control Officers to advise on the outcomes of the Housing Standards Review, and the technical standards Planning may invoke through ‘optional requirements’ of the Building Regulations. This essential reading will help to…
Local authority building control is by far the largest provider of building control services to the construction industry
With the expert knowledge to deal with any building regulations issue, no other organisation has the same breadth or depth of technical expertise or experience to help house…
Approved Inspectors are required to carry two forms of business insurance from a scheme approved by the Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers – Professional Indemnity and Professional Liability insurance.
We understand that one of the two insurance brokers supplying cover has pulled out of the…
A photo sent in recently by one of our building control surveyors highlighted a common problem found when the right drainage pipe fittings aren’t to hand on site and deadlines need the work doing right away:
In this instance, it’s surface water drainage from a house and detached garage that…
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…
Whilst digging the excavations for an extension to a dwelling, you uncover a gas service pipe in the trench. The layout of the extension would result in this gas service pipe now being located underneath the extended dwelling. What should you do? This article will help you understand the issues…
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…