This course is designed to provide anyone involved in the design, checking, implementation and inspection of foundations, ground works and ground floor slabs with the basic knowledge necessary to perform their role with confidence. We will look at relevant sections of the Building Act 1984, Part A of the Building Regulations, British Standards and Codes of Practice, different materials and systems, ground conditions, soil types and characteristics and what to do when building near trees.  Delegates will gain knowledge and understanding of the various requirements, materials, procedures and good practice involved in foundations and ground works. It is aimed at all building control professionals, designers, contractors and site managers who require a basic understanding of the principles and practices of foundations and groundworks.

Please note: This course is split over two half days. Part 1 can be booked as a stand alone course but if you wish to attend Part 2 you must have attended Part 1. If you wish to book Parts 1 and 2 you will need to make a separate booking for each day.

CPD: Parts 1 & 2 count for 3 hours of CPD each.

Cost: Parts 1 & 2 will cost £80.00 + VAT each per delegate. You will need to book each part separately using the links at the bottom of this page.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom. Part 1 & 2 will run for 3.5 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

Part 1 - Basic Foundations (extensions and residential buildings) - For more detailed information on the course content please click here.

• Soil and soil classification
• Site investigations
• Foundation types
• Ground floor construction
• Retaining walls (small)
• Testing and tolerances
• Foundation depth calculators
• Contamination

Part 2 - Advanced Foundations (commercial, industrial, high-rise and basements) - For more detailed information please click here.

• Soil and soil classification (advanced)
• Site investigations (additional information)
• Foundation types
• Piling
• Retaining walls (large)
• Basements
• Testing, static, dynamic, integrity
• Foundation/pile calculations
• Piling - good practice guide
• Contamination

Testimonials:
"Well presented and the hand-outs were very useful"
"An excellent and informative course"
"A very interesting course that added further valuable knowledge that I can use when out on site!"
"This was the best LABC course I have been on! I learnt so much and gained a crucial insight into soil mechanics."

Who should attend:
This course is suited to any building professional who wants to get a good basic understanding of foundations and ground works.

• Architects
• Chartered Architectural Technologists
• Developers
• Builders
• Contractors
• Specialist Contractors
• Building Consultants
• Surveyors
• Public Service Building Control Surveyors

This practical, half day course serves as a good introductory or refresher session for anyone in the construction industry who requires a basic understanding of the Building Regulations and Building Act and how they work in practice. It takes the mystery and confusion out of the Building Control system, explains in clear terms what legislation is involved, when Building Regulations notification is needed and what to expect in practice. This course will give you an overview of the Building Control process and practices and implications for clients, designers and contractors.

CPD: This course counts for 3.5 hours CPD.

Cost: £80.00 + VAT per delegate.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 5 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

• Brief history of building regulations

• The Building Act 1984

• The Building Regulations 2010

• When is Building Regulations notification required?

• Schedule 1 - Requirements

• Schedule 2 - Exemptions

• Schedule 3 - Competent Persons Schemes

• Schedule 4 - Where no application is required

• Approved Documents

• The building control process and enforcement

• Public and private sector systems – including the role of the Regulator

Who should attend:

• Architects
• Chartered architectural technologists
• Building engineers
• Chartered surveyors
• Technicians
• Builders
• Contractors
• Building owners and developers

The LABC Quality Management System is ready to be implemented into your local authority. The QMS is written to ISO 9001:2015 and is being independently audited and certified by UKAS accredited Alcumus ISOQAR. 

LABC has appointed a full-time specialist Head of Standards, Tariq Abdoh, to help guide members, provide packaged support, monitor audits and publish aggregated reports/matrices.

Both the LABC Board and the Standards Committee are committed to the introduction of this externally and independently audited standards system for LABC. 

To make this easier and to support all members equitably, the Board has agreed that the first year’s QMS/ISO/Audit will be FREE and that any ongoing future annual charges will be subsidised (subject to review in 2020/2021).

We’re running ISO Implementation Training Days to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully implement the LABC QMS into your local authority.

Course Content

Overview of Quality Management and its main principles with reference to the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle within a Process-based Quality Management System. The purpose and structure of ISO 9001:2015.

A full presentation of LABC’s Quality Management system and all documents contained within it, this includes;

• Quality Policy
• Quality Manual
• Procedures Manual
• Risk Register
• Enforcement Policy
• Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics

It is important that all attendees raise questions throughout and participate to get maximum benefit from the course.

Course Learning Objectives

• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose of a QMS
• Understanding of the principles of quality management
• Awareness of the International Quality Standard (ISO 9001:2015)
• Familiarisation with LABC QMS
• Review of all LABC Documented Procedures (Process Maps)
• Importance of the LABC Competency framework and identification of training needs
• How to conduct an internal audit and act on findings to drive improvement

Who Should Attend?

• Heads of Building Control
• Technical Support

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