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LABC is committed to working together with government and the whole construction industry for a new system that puts residents' safety at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome the government's announcement that it will adopt all Dame Judith Hackitt's recommendations. She was clear the…
The barn conversion at Hinterland House was awarded the title of Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion at the Grand Finals 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…
The project at Priory View, Dunstable, Bedfordshire was awarded the title of Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development 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…
Joe Murphy from Kier Construction Southern was awarded the title of LABC Non-Residential Construction Professional of the Year at the Grand Finals of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar. He was nominated by the local authority…
For years, people were talking about how building control surveying was facing a demographic time bomb, with an ageing workforce and far greater numbers leaving the profession than joining as new recruits.
There were dozens of articles written and many discussions across the profession about the…
The interim report published in December 2017 by Dame Judith Hackitt identified that the current system of building regulations and fire safety was not fit for purpose and that a culture change was required to support the delivery of buildings that are safe, both now and in the future.
The 159-…
Cornwall has seen a more than 50% rise in cases of dangerous structures reported to the council in just five years.
Dangerous structures are one of the lesser known functions of local council building control teams and cover everything from loose roofing slates or tiles, to damage from…
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…
More than 850 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.
The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as…
More than 850 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.
The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as…