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Local Authority Building Control (LABC) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) signed a memorandum of cooperation at the launch of the 100% Hackitt initiative on 22 October and the relationship is already producing results.
Phil Hammond reflected on the busy time since then,…
Today the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, announced the government is implementing all of the Hackitt recommendations. The statement said:
The Government will create a stronger regulatory framework that will provide national leadership to…
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Pressure differential systems are widely accepted to be the safest way of controlling smoke in buildings, but have become less frequently specified because of the associated difficulties in design, commissioning, and upkeep.
The fundamental principle of pressurisation systems is that by…
LABC has welcomed the responses from various industry bodies and experts that support its call for clarity on MHCLG proposals for a new building safety regulator.
The consultation, which closed on 31 July, has attracted industry wide comment for moving away from the locally accountable Joint…
What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. Mild poisoning can cause headaches and flu-like symptoms, whilst higher concentrations can lead to collapse, coma or death.
Sometimes referred to as the 'silent killer', it's estimated that around 20 …
Dangerous structures can occur because of neglected buildings, badly executed construction work, extreme weather events and many other causes. LABC explores the role Building Control teams play in tackling dangerous structures.
Building Control is a professional discipline which works in the…
The LABC Grand Finals 2024 took place on Friday 24 January 2025, at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. A celebration recognising excellent projects and individual contributions within the construction industry.A panel of expert judges carefully reviewed a diverse range of exceptional projects,…
Part Q – Security has been part of the English Building Regulations since October 2015 and from November 2018 the Welsh version will take effect.
Part Q only applies to new dwellings and Q1 requires that reasonable provision must be made to deter and resist unauthorised access to:
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LABC's annual President’s Reception marks the handover from the current President to the holder of the post for the following year.
The 2018/19 President will be Dave Sharp, Principal Building Control Surveyor from Wrexham County Borough Council (pictured above, being…