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LABC is delighted to learn that Ken Scott, Head of Inspectorate at the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) has become an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Ken started his career as a Building Control surveyor with the City of Sunderland in the 1970s and was a leading light in…
From the 1st of October 2015 in England and from the 1st of November 2018 in Wales, Building Regulations introduced security requirements in relation to easily accessible windows in new dwellings.
Requirement Q1: security to dwellings applies only in relation to new dwellings and states that…
He was a tireless advocate for social justice, and those who strive to make the built environment safer.Andrew’s dedication to public service and his efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate have been an inspiration to many as he worked with others to pave the way for systemic changes…
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…
LABC President Dave Sharp has chosen construction and built environment sector charity We Build The future as his charity of the year for 2019.
We Build The Future is working in partnership with Cancer Research UK to develop support, advice and health and wellbeing programmes…
The project at Barrow House, Hatcliffe, Grimsby, designed by ID Architecture, was awarded the title of Best Individual New Home at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of industry experts judged a…
Part of a set of official documents that support the technical parts of the building regulations. Part A focuses on structure, and includes topics such as loading, ground movement, and disproportionate collapse. This is the 2004 version incorporating 2004, 2010, 2013 amendments and England version.
This document outlines our commitment to environmental issues through our working practices and conduct.
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Wales Regulation 7 contains guidance on materials and workmanship.
The Approved Document can be downloaded below.
Part of a set of official documents that support the technical parts of the building regulations. Part A focuses on structure, and includes topics such as loading, ground movement, and disproportionate collapse. This is the Welsh version and includes a link to the Welsh government website.