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LABC’s Head of Guidance David Ewing, has been working with construction industry leaders and the Department of Education on the scope for the new Construction T Level qualification.
The Design, Surveying and Planning T Level Panel convened to identify the requirements of the industry’s future…
SAP (Standard Assessment Methodology) and EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) are used by Government to assess and compare the energy performance and environmental impact of new dwellings and is the adopted methodology for proving compliance with the Building Regulations Approved Document L1A.…
As we're sure you're aware, we're going through a cold patch at the moment. If you're a builder or a tradesman, how does the cold affect your tools and materials?
It’s well worth remembering that two degrees is the minimum working temperature for most materials. It's very important to take…
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) has recently launched a fully funded trainee scheme for Trainee Building Control Surveyors in England.
The capacity building programme will see more than 100 people recruited into the building control profession with a three-year fully funded…
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…
The Welsh and UK governments have both launched stimulus programmes this year that aim to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, boost the economy and open the door to new green industries.
The Welsh government is giving a further £10m to a programme launched in August 2020 that aims…
Last month saw a spectacular return for Spurs FC to their new stadium at the historic White Hart Lane site. We caught up with Haringey Head of Building Control Bob McIver to talk about the highs and lows of this unique project.
Who was involved in the project?
"It was a project team of many:…
Schoolchildren from across Lincolnshire have been inspired to become architects, builders and quantity surveyors as part of Construction Week 2018.
Pupils from across the county attended the Lincolnshire Showground in West Lindsey, to get an insight into the construction industry from the best…
In October 2017 the Government launched its new Clean Growth Strategy.
It sets out proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy through the 2020's. It explains how the whole country can benefit from low carbon opportunities, while meeting national and international commitments to…
Entries are now closedDid a local authority provide the building control for your project? If so, read on:First, you will need to register on our awards platform. If you registered last year you can use the same username and password.Once you have completed the registration form you will…