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Water UK have published a pre-implementation version of "Sewers for Adoption" Edition 8. The document is expected to come into effect by mid-2019 and the Revised Principles Paper can be viewed here.
The Sewers for Adoption Guide is for use by developers when planning, designing and…
Local Authority Building Control prevents at least 476,000 things going wrong on site every year before construction even begins.
LABC has released independent research on issues that were found during the routine plan assessments done by local authority building control teams. The research,…
There has never been a better time to consider a career in building control. If you have an inquisitive mind, are interested in the built environment, like to understand how things are constructed, are a confident and effective communicator and are prepared to challenge and learn, then get in touch…
Dame Judith Hackitt
Delegates at LABC's recent annual conference heard from a variety of expert speakers from across the construction industry including Dame Judith Hackitt who now chairs the Industry Safety Steering Group. In a wide ranging speech she made a powerful case for implementing all…
Congratulations to Anthony Oloyede who succeeded Dave Sharp as President of LABC for 2019-2020 at this year's AGM in Birmingham.
Anthony's focus for his presidential year will be on helping to ensure that all members throughout England and Wales are fully aware of the many…
Here at LABC, in our role as membership organisation for a national network of local authority building control teams in England and Wales, we're committed to providing public and consumer protection as well as to enforcing the building regulations.
Here are just some of the ways we're doing…
More than 750 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to acclaim best practise, quality and standards in construction.
These were the first Building Excellence Awards since 2019 following the global pandemic and LABC…
We offer a wide range of courses for members and non-members alike, so whether you're a building control professional, architect, specialist tradesman, site manager or self employed builder book onto one of our training courses to make sure your knowledge is up to date.
Why not book your…
Project summary: The Courtyard Theatre was completely refurbished and relaunched as ‘The Other Place’. Located on the banks of the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon, it is a creative hub for learning, research and development with excellent facilities including rehearsal rooms, a 200-seat…
Commenting on claims by Paul Wilkins of the Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI) that Dame Judith Hackitt in her report into the Building Regulations and fire safety got the role of Approved Inspectors wrong, LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said, “Well, he would say that, given…