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Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.30 - 16.30
  • Location: Cambridge - Hilton Cambridge City Centre 20 Downing Street Cambridge CB2 3DT
  • Booking closes on

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

Trainer profile

John Patch LABC Trainers

John Patch

John runs his own Business Development Consultancy, TeamPatch Ltd. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 46 years of construction experience, predominantly relating to new-build residential, commercial and industrial foundations and the repair of failed foundations, mainly on domestic properties. His experience of underpinning houses makes him an expert in the art of getting foundations right, particularly when more and more UK housing sites, including self-build sites, are either second-hand, brownfield sites or have poor quality ground conditions.

 

He is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 46 years of construction experience

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.00 - 16.30
  • Location: London - TBC
  • Booking closes on

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

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.30 - 16.30
  • Location: Bury St Edmunds - Best Western Priory Hotel Mildenhall Road Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6EH England
  • Booking closes on

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

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.30 - 16.00
  • Location: Birmingham - Venue TBC
  • Booking closes on

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times:
  • Location: Bristol - Venue TBC
  • Booking closes on

 

NEW COURSE

Designed for delegates looking to enhance their knowledge of the design and installation of drainage, this course covers The Building Act 1984, Part H of the Building Regulations, British Standards and Codes of Practice, different materials and systems, public and private sewerage, septic tanks and cess pools and surface water drainage.

 

Course content & learning outcomes

  • Background and history of drainage design and installation
  • Layout and terminology of wastes and drains
  • Legislation and installation requirements
  • Design and installation of above and below ground drainage systems
  • Stack loading and thermal movement
  • System ventilation
  • Specialist appliances e.g. macerator WCs
  • Manholes, rodding eyes and inspection chambers
  • Public and private sewers
  • Non-mains drainage solutions including septic tanks and cess pools
  • Commissioning and testing of sanitary pipework and drains
  • Rainwater system design and installation and soakaways including permeable paving solutions .
  • Sewerage misconnections
  • Drainage and foundations and health and safety issues
  • Defects and how to avoid them

This course is aimed at all building control professionals, designers, contractors and site managers who require a more comprehensive understanding of the current practices and innovation in foul and surface water drainage.

In association with Polypipe Terrain

CPD: This course counts for 6 hours CPD.

Cost: Incredibly low price of just £75 + VAT including lunch and course materials.

Testimonials about our drainage courses

"An excellent course as an introduction to good practice."

"Very helpful and thorough course with practical examples and exercises."

"A great course, well presented and good value."

"A very informative and well-presented presentation, with a very knowledgeable presenter and interesting practical demonstrations. An excellent CPD event, thank you."

"Very informative, as a new designer / builder it opened avenues of consideration to my working practice. very good."

Who should attend

This course is suited to any building professional who needs a more comprehensive knowledge of drainage systems.

  • Building control surveyors
  • Architects
  • Chartered Architectural Technologists
  • Developers
  • Builders
  • Contractors
  • Specialist contractors
  • Building consultants

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.30 - 16.30
  • Location: Cambridge - Holiday Inn Express Cambridge 15-17 Coldhams Park Norman Way Cambridge CB1 3LH
  • Booking closes on

This course covers common foundation types used today on both residential and commercial properties including the range of foundations available from simple trench fill foundations through to piling and ground beams. Delegates will learn about the design of simply supported basic structural elements, timber floor joists and steel beams over openings. The course will include an exercise based on a domestic extension that looks at loading, bending moments and shear forces, steel beams, floor joists and associated elements.

CPD: This course counts for 3 hours CPD.

Cost: Days 1 & 2 cost £80.00+VAT per day. 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 and will run for 3.5 hours including time for breaks.

Day One Course Content:

  • Loadings and loading assessments.
  • Structural analysis of simple structure - Bending moments and shear forces
  • Design of timber floors including worked example and practice session
  • Common types of foundations and their uses

Day Two Course Content:

  • Brief recap on the loading and structural analysis from Day 1
  • Design of simply supported steel beams including worked example and practice session
  • Structural alterations of domestic properties

Delegates will gain an understanding of the different types of foundations and where there are likely to be used. This will better assist them with their on site assessment when inspecting trial holes and reading through any site investigation reports. They will also learn to understand how loadings are obtained for subsequent analysis on a domestic property. Using these loadings they will then be able to analyse the structural member before proceeding to the design of that structural member. 

Who Should Attend?

Surveyors who are keen to develop their expertise and knowledge of the subject, together with qualified surveyors who want an update session for continuing professional development.

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.00 - 16.30
  • Location: Leeds - TBC
  • Booking closes on

This course outlines the relevant sections of the Building Act 1984, together with the service of the various notices and procedures involved, including requisition for information, Types of notices and methods of service, injunctions and power to enter premises. Delegates will gain an overview of what is essential for them to effectively discharge their duties under the Building Act and ensure public safety. They will gain an understanding of the various procedures involved in dealing with dangerous structures from the most basic garden walls to large buildings that pose a threat to public safety.

Delegates will review the legislative requirements for persons carrying out demolition within the Building Act 1984, gain an understanding of method statements and demolition techniques, procedures, notifications and control of site practices.

The course will also clarify roles and responsibilities.This course is aimed at building control professionals and technical staff who have a responsibility for dangerous structures and demolition. It is also of value to private sector practitioners undertaking routes to professional membership.

CPD: This course counts for 4 hours CPD.

Cost: £80.00 + VAT

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

 

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

• Legislation

• Defective premises

• Dangerous buildings and structures

• Neglected sites

• Ruinous and dilapidated buildings

• Notification and response

• Site inspection and analysis

• Emergency measures

• Legislative procedures for dangerous structures and demolition

• Service of notices

• Consultations

• Case Study of a real-life dangerous structure

 

Who should attend:

Building Control practitioners including managers, surveyors and technicians

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.00 - 16.30
  • Location: Exeter - Venue TBC
  • Booking closes on

This course will give an overview of the building regulation requirements that building professionals require a solid understanding of.

It will look at the application of fire safety principles to building work and the various approaches to demonstrate compliance. It will also discuss principles that can be used to vary guidance but maintain the necessary performance standard.

CPD: This course counts for 3 hours CPD
Cost: £80.00 + VAT per delegate.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 3.5 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course you will have a good general understanding of the following:

• Fire safety requirements of building regulations for different types of building work.
• Functional requirements.
• Application of Regulation 7(2) to 7(4) to a relevant building (residential/institutional
buildings above 18m in height).
• Approved Document B overview.
• Use of BS 9999.
• Use of BS 9991.
• Regulation 38.

Who should attend

This course is suited to any building professional who wants to get a good understanding of fire safety issues.

  • Public Service Building control surveyors
  • Architects
  • Chartered architectural technologists
  • Developers
  • Builders
  • Contractors
  • Specialist contractors
  • Building consultants
  • Surveyors

 

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 08.30 - 12.30
  • Location: Swansea Bay Golf Club, Jersey Marine, Neath, South Wales, SA10 6JP
  • Booking closes on

“These small courses are ideal for the single practitioner” – Mark Smith, Vernon-Smith Associates

"It was without a doubt the best format I have come across. Lots of content, swift presentations. Great!" – Peter Brown, Marsden Brown Associates

Join us at one of our free LABC Technical Seminars (also known as Technical Roadshows) where you will hear from industry experts, exchange ideas and have your questions answered by local building control teams and the LABC team.

You will have the opportunity to register with us on the day to continue being the first to learn about important new building regulations guidance, receive FREE regular CPD briefing sessions, FREE technical e-bulletins and further networking opportunities.LABC Technical Roadshow - image from presentation

CPD: Virtual events count for 2 hours CPD, in person events count for 3.5 hours CPD.

Cost: FREE

CPD Partners & Speakers:

  • Actis Insulation - Tomorrow’s insulation solutions for Future Homes Standards
  • Instagroup - Modern solutions for old issues
  • LABC - What's new in building regs & compliance?
  • LABC Warranty - Typical Warranty Defects

Who should attend:

  • Builders

  • Designers

  • Local authority building control teams

  • FMB Master Builders

Follow us on Twitter: @labcuk #labcseminar #designwithus #buildwithus

If you have any questions, or if you wish to register your interest please email us at bookings@labc.co.uk or call us on 020 8616 8120.

Event overview

  • Dates:
  • Times: 09.00 - 16.30
  • Location: Cardiff - Venue TBC
  • Booking closes on

Delegates who complete Parts 1 & 2 will receive CPD of 12 hours.

Many building control staff have been handed the responsibility for safety of sports grounds and don’t know where to turn for help. This foundation course is designed to identify the key general and legislative issues in this area and provide the references and contacts to progress with confidence in this extremely challenging and at times high profile world of safety of sports grounds. This course will equip those charged with responsibilities under sports ground legislation with the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out those responsibilities confidently, effectively and efficiently. Delegates will leave with an understanding of the legislative requirements, stadia design, the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (green guide) and how capacity is calculated. The course will also discuss the workings of the Safety Advisory Group and there will be an opportunity to learn from others experiences during the afternoon workshop sessions.

CPD: This course counts for 6 hours CPD.

Cost: £150 + VAT including lunch and course materials.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 3.5 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

Now that you are involved

  •     An explanation of your responsibilities.
  •     Understanding the key legislation
  •     The importance of related legislation

An overview of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide)

  •     How to determine the safe capacity of a venue
  •     An introduction to P and S factors
  •     The model SAG and how it should operate
  •     A look at the SAG Constitution

The certification process

  •     Including a look at the new style certificate and the requirement for ongoing involvement
  •     A brief look at design of sports stadia including the relevance of fire engineering and the need to address sustainability

Workshop

  •     Test yourself with some real issues in a “what would you do?” scenario
  •     Stop Press
  •     An update of the “current issues” such as overcrowding on concourses, standing in seated areas etc.

Click here to book Part 2 of Safety at Sports Grounds

 

Testimonials:

"Great fun, very informative & most useful. Bravo & thank you"
"Excellent!"
"The course introduced a vast amount of information and food for thought!! A very interesting day"
"The course provided a very informative introduction to SSG and I think Ken was an excellent speaker clearly well versed and passionate about his subject"
"The speaker was excellent.  Clearly an expert on the subject"
"Excellent speaker who had very good subject knowledge and excellent delivery style that kept everyone interested. Would recommend to anyone needing general information on sports ground safety" -

Who should attend:
Building control professionals with an involvement in or responsibility for safety of sports grounds including both designated and non-designated stadia together with Regulated Stands
Fellow Local Authority professionals with similar responsibilities e.g. Environmental Health Officers
Building control professionals undertaking RICS competencies on route to corporate membership
All members of the Safety Advisory Group including Police, Fire and Rescue Services, Ambulance Services, Safety Officers, representatives from the voluntary sector involved in safety of sports grounds
The course is intended for both newcomers to the profession and those wishing to refresh their knowledge.

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