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The project for the new Great Western Academy, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, designed by Scott Brownrigg and built by BAM Construction, 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…
We’ve produced two documents providing guidance for insurers and contractors, as well as property owners on how to deal with the aftermath of a flood as far as the Building Regulations are concerned.
The documents are downloadable and cover key areas to focus on and steps to take while repairing…
LABC has launched a new website for homeowners - Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations as well as technical advice on obtaining building control and planning approvals.
Launched in February 2021 the website has won plaudits from…
LABC last week launched their new Quality Management System under the banner 'Build With Us'. LABC started consultation on standards, performance, competencies and qualifications with local authority building control teams two years ago and in 2016 created an autonomous Standards Committee to…
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales. Here's what we do and who we are:LABC teams are independent, impartial and not for profit. Public service building control is committed to safeguarding the safety and protection…
For the duration of the COVID-19 crisis LABC has closed its office and all employees are working remotely and are fully operational.
The telephone service is still working 020 8616 8120 and for general enquiries use our contact form at https://www.labc.co.uk/contact-us or email us at info@labc.…
Congratulations on being a regional winner and shortlisted finalist for our Grand Finals taking place on Friday 19 January 2024!Celebrate your achievements and book your place at the awards evening. Tickets prices have been frozen at the 2022 rate and are just £190+VAT per person. This…
R L Davies & Son was awarded the title of Best Partnership with a Local Authority Building Control Team 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 of the…
Congratulations to Sam Tully and Donna Tring from Somerset Building Control Partnership who became Mr and Mrs Tully on Saturday 25 May 2019 in Wells, Somerset.
Many LABC colleagues joined them on their special day and we all want to wish them many years of happiness together!
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Speaking at Frankham Risk Management Fire Safety in Housing Seminar in Westminster on Wednesday 20 February LABC's Deputy Chief Executive, Lorna Stimpson called on professionals and specialists working in the housing sector not to wait on others to deal with competency issues.
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