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**UPDATE CLC issued further guidance on 7 January 2021 with some minor changes, including updated guidance on self-isolation and shielding and the removal of the requirement to display a QR code in site canteens.**
With England returning to a second COVID-19 lockdown on 5 November…
LABC has welcomed a move by the Government to make housing standards easier to understand and follow by significantly reducing the number of regulations. The move is designed to save councils and developers both time and money, while improving the standard of building.
Publishing the government’…
The Hackitt Review Interim Report provides a comprehensive critique of the building regulations system and fire safety. LABC welcomes the Report and its seven key recommendations for improvements.
Paul Everall, LABC Chief Executive: “We welcome the interim findings of the Hackitt Review and…
Rainbow Trust is the leading organisation providing emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. Being told that your child may die is one of the most traumatic experiences a parent can go through. Dealing with everyday…
So far 135 local public service building control teams have received formal ISO accreditation from Alcumus ISOQAR for their quality management. All local building control teams are expected to be similarly accredited by the end of this year. So far among the 135 accredited teams not a single case…
Shortlisted Finalists Albion Street, West SussexProject Team: Cityzen Ltd, Cheesmur Building Contractors, Ardur Homes, MGAC, QED StructuresLocal Authority: Adur & Worthing Building Control PartnershipRegion: South East Blackhill Avenue & Bellshill Close, Tyne and…
The project for the new Tottenham Experience, designed by F3 Architects and built by BASE Contracts, was awarded the title Best Inclusive Building at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events in the building industry’s calendar.
A panel of…
Employees from 12 England and Wales local authority building control regions were given LABC Superstar awards on the 12 March, at a Gala Dinner in Leicester.
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The judges this year were Chris Griffith-Jones, LABC President, Dave Sharp, Vice-President, and…
This junction can account for up to 26% of heat loss through thermal bridging, so it is critical the metal lintel is isolated from the external wall to minimise heat loss through the structure.
There are six different construction details you can use, each one having unique Psi values based on…
LABC are pleased to announce our event partnership with UK Construction Week summits.
The first summit takes place on 27 November and focuses on quality in construction. LABC’s Deputy Managing Director, Lorna Stimpson is speaking at the event and will look at the challenges ahead for local…