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He was a tireless advocate for social justice, and those who strive to make the built environment safer.Andrew’s dedication to public service and his efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate have been an inspiration to many as he worked with others to pave the way for systemic changes…
More than 900 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as well…
Part of a set of official documents that support the technical parts of the building regulations. Part A focuses on structure, and includes topics such as loading, ground movement, and disproportionate collapse. This is the Welsh version and includes a link to the Welsh government website.
Even if you haven't received a final certificate to say that the works comply with the building regulations, you will still have to revert the work to the local council.
Regardless of the stage the project is at, the council’s building control team will have to satisfy themselves the…
Lorna Stimpson, LABC Chief Executive gives a warm welcome to all of those interested in applying for the position of LABC Trainee Building Control Surveyor. Watch the video below to find out more about this ground-breaking programme and how you can start a varied and rewarding career in the…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Wales Part H contains guidance on foul and surface water drainage, and also refuse storage for dwellings. The Approved Document can be downloaded below, with additional guidance further down.
Part of a set of official documents that support the technical parts of the building regulations. Part L1B focuses on the conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings. This is the 2010 edition for England incorporating amends in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018 amendments.
Due to amendments to the building regulations and approved documents as a result of BS8102: 2022, we would redirect you to the basement information centre website which outlines those changes as follows:
The revision to BS 8102:2009 (Code of practice for protection of below ground…
Are you a builder or architect in Yorkshire? We're hosting 'Innovation in Construction' an event for small to medium enterprises.
Hear from industry experts and have your questions answered by local building control teams. We'll be talking about supported routes to compliance and you'll…
We were pleased to be able to interview LABC Warranty's Surveying Managing Director Rob Burridge on video at our recent Policy Conference.
As someone who's been in the building industry for 35 years, and focussing on quality and defect prevention for much of that, we thought he was the very best…