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The project at Ysgol Bae Baglan, Seaway Parade, Port Talbot was awarded the title of Best Educational Building 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 list of the…
Building control surveyors and building control officers make sure that building regulations are followed during construction.
The building regulations cover areas such as fire safety, public health, energy conservation and accessibility. If you want to use your knowledge of safe construction to…
The MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) have launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm regulations and Approved Document J.
The proposed changes – which only apply to England – are:
1. Smoke alarms. To…
Shortlisted Finalists
Adj Halfway House
Region: Wales
Project Team: JMD (Design & Build) Ltd
Local Authority: Gwynedd Council
Collette Court…
The LABC South West Building Excellence Awards took place at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth on Friday 24 May 2019. The annual event had over 350 guests come through the doors representing companies across the industry including: Kier Group, Highfield Homes of Distinction and The Larkfleet Group…
Next week will mark the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report. It is an important milestone in what has been a very long and difficult process for many, especially the bereaved families and survivors of this terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies remain…
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…
The Secretary of State James Brokenshire has written to Steve Reed MP and 19 MPs to underpin how the scope of the announced ban on combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings will deliver building safety.
This is alongside action taken since the…
A new and innovative bolt-together lintel system featuring an innovative design and easy installation process is available from HalleysUK. The compression lintel can provide a cost effective alternative to more traditional concrete or steel beam lintels.
Ideal for openings of up to one metre in…
LABC is proud to have secured over £20m in new burdens funding to develop and build capacity in public service building control from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
The Building Safety Act 2022 brings new responsibilities and obligations for public service…