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Winners Celebrate at the 2009 LABC National Building Excellence Awards

2009-10-22 11:25

The 2009 LABC National Building Excellence Awards took place on Tuesday, 20th October at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel in London. Awards were given in eleven categories that recognised the excellent building quality of projects in diverse sectors including volume housing developments, education, healthcare, commercial, sports and leisure. There was also a 12th Supreme Award given, which was chosen as the best out of all the winners.

LABC President Reflects on Extraordinary Year at Annual Reception

2009-09-18 14:41

The 2009 LABC President's Reception was held at the historic Trinity House in London on 16th September. The evening was hosted by Jeremy Hall, outgoing LABC President and Building Control Group Manager at Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. Guests included 110 representatives from the building industry's trade organisations, professional institutions and representative bodies.

Finalists for 2009 LABC Awards Are Announced

2009-08-27 09:44

The nomination forms are in. The short listing is done. And the finalists have been announced. The building industry is getting ready for the 2009 LABC National Building Excellence Awards.

Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors Honours Paul Everall of LABC

2009-07-31 09:43

Some people may not immediately recognise the importance of the subject of party walls...

LABC Cymru Leads the Way in Enforcement of Energy Conservation Regulations

2009-07-31 09:37

Enforcement of Regulations for the Conservation of Energy Fuel and Power (Part L) are running a close 3rd behind those for Fire (Part B) and for Structure (Part A) recent research shows.

LABC Chief Chosen as Honorary Treasurer of Construction Industry Council

2009-07-31 09:20

The LABC Chief Executive, Paul Everall, has been appointed by the CIC as Honorary Treasurer, and will become a member of the Executive board which forms the main and strategy vehicle of the council.

LABC Partnership Scheme Re-launched for New Homes Market

2009-05-21 13:02

The successful LABC Partner Authority Scheme is being re-launched for Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and affordable homes specialists.

LABC Survey Refutes Myth That Part L is Not Enforced

2009-03-12 12:25

A new survey by LABC positively refutes the old accusation that local authority building control surveyors are not enforcing Part L of the Building Regulations ("Conservation of fuel and power").

LABC Chief Executive Appointed to Steering Group in the Zero Carbon Hub

2009-02-05 15:07

LABC, along with other organisations, gave evidence to the Callcutt Review of Housebuilding Delivery in 2007. As a result of the recommendation by the review, the Zero Carbon Hub was formed.

From a Monastery to Wembley Stadium - The Winners of the LABC National Built in Quality Awards 2008 Are Announced

2008-10-17 10:01

The Monastery of St Francis and Gorton Trust and Wembley Stadium were among the winners of the 2008 LABC National Built in Quality Awards presented at an industry-wide event on Thursday, 16th October.

New LABC President Looks Forward to the Year Ahead

2008-10-06 09:44

On 25 September 2008 LABC held its Annual General Meeting in Birmingham. At this meeting, Jeremy Hall, Building Control Manager at Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, officially began his year in office as the LABC President.

LABC NHW Supports Introduction of OFT Building Code of Conduct

2008-10-01 09:29

The Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) investigation into homebuilding in the UK has been seen as a welcome move by key players in the industry.

LABC and Elmhurst Energy Agree Industry Support Package

2008-08-15 09:07

Elmhurst Energy, the UK's leading independent energy rating software, accreditation and training provider, has signed an agreement with LABC (Local Authority Building Control) to become an information and training partner.

Finalists for 2008 LABC Awards Are Announced

2008-07-09 10:08

The finalists for the 2008 National Built in Quality Awards have been decided. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 16th October at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

LABC Responds to CLG's Future of Building Control Consultation

2008-04-02 17:37

LABC Questions the Security of Building Control Revenue

HSE Safety Alert

2008-03-19 09:58

HSE is issuing this safety alert to individual homeowners, tenants, landlords and the plumbing industry.

News Release - The Building Control Alliance

2007-09-21 16:23

Building Control Alliance News Release issued on 21 September 2007, responding to John Gummer's report to the Conservative Party a week ago.

LABC Commits to Zero Carbon Homes

2007-08-24 10:49

LABC is one of a number of bodies which have entered into a commitment to help achieve zero carbon homes by 2016.