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An LABC member took this photo whilst attending a fire damaged building that has been under attack from vandalism. The owner was constantly attending to re-board and re-erect perimeter fencing to keep the site secure. When asked why the trampoline was on the roof, he said it was so the little…
Image above courtesy of Torquay Town Hall
You may have come across flitch beams. They were most commonly used as a supporting lintel over shop windows and larger spans where timber alone couldn't work.
Typically, the flitch beam is made up of a steel plate sandwiched between two…
Local Authority Building Control is updating its guidance and quality management processes to reflect new regulations affecting the demolition of pubs.
The regulations which came into effect in May 2017 remove 'permitted development' rights from building owners to demolish a pub building without…
Two more local authority building control teams have passed external audits as part of LABC’s ISO-backed quality management system.
Leeds and Harlow building control were independently assessed by Alcumus ISOQAR and both teams passed with flying colours. LABC’s quality management system is about…
LABC's annual President's Reception marks the handover from the current President to the holder of the post for the following year. This year's event, held at the Royal Society in St James' London, saw more than 150 guests journey back through the decades to celebrate 30 years since the formation…
Here are our shortlisted finalists who have qualified for the LABC Grand Finals Building Excellence Awards 2024. If you're a winner, book now to celebrate together on the LABC Grand Finals night in January 2025..
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!
Here's a pic of…
Today the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, announced the government is implementing all of the Hackitt recommendations. The statement said:
The Government will create a stronger regulatory framework that will provide national leadership to…
Judging has just finished for this year’s LABC Grand Final Building Excellence awards. Our panel of judges, made up of industry experts, had a tense day of debate - but emerged with the winners of the 14 categories from our shortlist of regional winners.
Our awards showcase buildings and…
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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