Snap site inspections to improve quality

2013-04-11T16:00:00

Snap site inspections to improve quality - LABC – the independent organisation representing more than 3000 building surveyors working for local councils – has welcomed changes which should lead to higher quality building work and clamp down on rogue builders.
Previous rules had meant that building sites could only be inspected at set stages of building projects. But, from 6 April 2013 changes mean local councils can inspect, with notice, building sites at any stage of the building process. This will help to make sure buildings are built to safe, sustainable and fire resistant standards.

These new ‘Inspection Service Plans’ should mean that site inspections are carried out before work is too far advanced to check properly and should reduce the need for building control surveyors to issue formal compliance notices – delaying construction projects and costing developers and homeowners money.

Welcoming the changes LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said “It is important to know that when energy efficiency or vital fire safety measures are being installed they are up to scratch. The new system gives local authorities the flexibility to ask for inspections at the right time. It is another success for LABC as we have worked closely with DCLG on the new arrangements.”...

LABC and Good Homes Alliance launch training to addresses the performance gap in the building industry

2013-02-27T16:00:00

LABC and Good Homes Alliance launch training to addresses the performance gap in the building industry. LABC (Local Authority Building Control) and the Good Homes Alliance have produced a series of free nationwide training events hosted by Jewsons at their facilities to address the performance gap between design and build.

TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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LABC sign memorandum of understanding with OFTEC

2013-01-17T16:00:00

LABC sign memorandum of understanding with OFTEC. LABC (Local Authority Building Control) and OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) have signed a MoU that will assist both parties in developing solutions to the installation and Building Regulation compliance of existing and innovative oil fired products for both new and refurbishment work.

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TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 2013 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paul Everall CBE, Chief Executive of LABC, was elected Vice-President of the Consortium of European Building Control (CEBC)

2012-11-29T16:00:00

LABC Chief Exec elected vice president of CEBC. Paul Everall CBE, Chief Executive of LABC, was elected Vice-President of the Consortium of European Building Control (CEBC) for a three year term at a recent meeting of the Consortium held in Helsinki, Finland. He succeeds Olav Berge from Norway.

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BRE and LABC sign MoU

2012-11-14T16:00:00

BRE and LABC (Local Authority Building Control) have signed a MoU that will drive the development of a more efficient building control acceptance service for construction products, systems and solutions under the LABC’s Registered Details scheme.

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The 2012 LABC National Building Excellence Awards