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Local authority building control teams embracing BSR inspections says LABC

|Date: 18 August, 2025

Local authority building control teams embracing BSR inspections says LABC

LABC has launched new self-assessment tools for local authority building control departments in advance o ...

LABC has launched new self-assessment tools for local authority building control departments in advance of the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) audit inspections. Following implementation of the Buil ...

18 August, 2025
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Planning Portal unveils integrated Building Control service

|Date: 3 April, 2024

Planning Portal unveils integrated Building Control service

TerraQuest, the operator of Planning Portal, is unveiling a new Building Control Portal, offering a raft ...

TerraQuest, the operator of Planning Portal, is unveiling a new Building Control Portal, offering a raft of new features designed to benefit local authority building control teams (LABCs), planning ag ...

3 April, 2024
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Grŵp Cynefin development takes top UK prize for building control excellence

|Date: 26 January, 2024

Grŵp Cynefin development takes top UK prize for building control excellence

A social housing development by Grŵp Cynefin housing association, delivered by Welsh construction company ...

A social housing development by Grŵp Cynefin housing association, delivered by Welsh construction company Gareth Morris Construction, has won a prestigious UK-wide award. The Llety’r Adar housing sche ...

26 January, 2024
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LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

|Date: 19 December, 2023

LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

Wales has taken a major step forward in ensuring the future safety of its homes and buildings by funding ...

Wales has taken a major step forward in ensuring the future safety of its homes and buildings by funding four trainee inspectors. The £350,630 grant matches funds provided by Local Authority Building ...

19 December, 2023
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LABC Academy boost for Building Control ahead of regulation

|Date: 18 September, 2023

LABC Academy boost for Building Control ahead of regulation

Building contractors, architects and housebuilders seeking Building Regulations approval in England and W ...

Building contractors, architects and housebuilders seeking Building Regulations approval in England and Wales will benefit from a pioneering scheme to build new capacity in building control, thanks to ...

18 September, 2023
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Global Home Warranties | Enhancing quality and compliance

|Date: 16 August, 2023

Global Home Warranties | Enhancing quality and compliance

Maurice Johnston, Managing Surveyor at Global Home Warranties, delves into the critical role of building ...

Maurice Johnston, Managing Surveyor at Global Home Warranties, delves into the critical role of building control in ensuring quality and compliance, specifically tailored to the interests of UK local ...

16 August, 2023
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Mansell opens Greater Manchester’s first dedicated MMC Centre to scale housing delivery

Green jobs scheme launches to support energy efficiency targets

Cardo Group retains major repairs and maintenance contract with Dacorum Borough Council

Bell tasked with four phase retrofit project for Hafod in South Wales

Voicescape acquires Enterprise RPA to create integrated AI & RPA platform for social landlords and local authorities

Carbon monoxide detectors in fire detection and fire alarm systems

AJC Group partners with Aster and Dorchester Area Community Land Trust to deliver new affordable homes in Dorchester

Road to Net Zero: Advice on decarbonising public buildings with heat pumps

Equans secures new 10-year contract with Birmingham City Council

PfH appoints 27 suppliers to £500m social housing emerging disruptors framework as demand accelerates

Local authority building control teams embracing BSR inspections says LABC

Local authority building control teams embracing BSR inspections says LABC

Planning Portal unveils integrated Building Control service

Planning Portal unveils integrated Building Control service

LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

LABC Academy boost for Building Control ahead of regulation

LABC Academy boost for Building Control ahead of regulation

Global Home Warranties | Enhancing quality and compliance

Global Home Warranties | Enhancing quality and compliance