LABC

Protecting the public. Helping businesses.

LABC is the trading name of District Surveyors Association Limited.

LABC's mission is to ensure that buildings are healthy, safe, sustainable and accessible for all users and tenants whether domestic, commercial or public service.

LABC coordinates the technical application of the Building Regulations and influences new or revised regulations covering new technology, new building methods and environmental performance.

LABC also provides a national marketing function to build awareness of local authority building control amongst the public, developers, designers and contractors.

In recent years local authority building control teams have shifted the emphasis of their work from "tick box" checking at the end of building projects to helping developers, designers and builders to make the best choices when planning projects. This change of emphasis achieves high quality building without annoying and expensive corrections happening late in the construction phase.

The Ten Essential Functions of Building Control

• Encourage innovation to produce energy efficient and sustainable buildings
• Support local, regional and national businesses
• Educate and inform building professionals, contractors and trades people
• Defend vulnerable communities and householders
• Drive out dangerous cheats and rogue traders
• Safeguard the investments of individuals and companies
• Enhance access for disabled, sick, young and old people
• Protect the community from dangerous structures
• Provide life-saving advice to the emergency services
• Ensure sports grounds and public venues are safe for crowds

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