This course is designed to provide anyone involved in the design, checking, implementation and inspection of foundations, groundworks 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 groundworks. 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 the trainer does recommend you attended Part 1 first. 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 £85+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. 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

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

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 groundworks.

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

Talk to us if you’re CITB registered and would like to discuss funding options.

E: bookings@labc.co.uk

T: 020 8616 8120

Changing Duties, Risks and Demands on Public Service Building Control

The Government's consultation on the Hackitt implementation plan has been published and the consultation will close on 31 July 2019.

LABC will be running FREE briefing events for local authorty elected members and senior managers

Briefings will be hosted by either Lorna Stimpson, LABC Deputy Chief Executive or Martin Taylor, LABC Director of Regulatory Policy. Both are working closely with MHCLG and sit on the Joint Regulators Group working with officials, fire and rescue services and the HSE.

Agenda

• Hackitt implementation plan and consultation – a summary
• The role of local authority staff and members as dutyholders
• ‘Minimum service’ no longer an option
• The combined impact on:
  • Local authority risk
  • Competency and accredited training
  • Resourcing and resilience
  • Standards
  • Records and evidence – auditable and secure
  • Recruitment and succession planning
  • Cross-boundary working and peer review
• Other issues:
  • Removing choice of regulator
  • Public Indemnity insurance difficulties
  • Local authority conflicts of interest

Time is scheduled for questions, answers, feedback and comments on MHCLG’s consultation which will be used in LABC’s submission to the department.

Who Should Attend?

Leaders of Council; Portfolio Holders for Building Control; Chief Executives; Heads of Service; Chief Planners and Planning Committee Members; Heads of Building Control and senior surveyors

It's important that local authority senior managers and elected members understand the implications this will have on local authorities so please extend this invitation to them.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at seminar@labc.co.uk or on 020 8616 8120.

This course provides an introduction to the design principles of common structural elements used in modern residential and commercial construction. It covers foundations, steel, and timber elements, including the range of foundation solutions available—from simple trench fill foundations to piling and ground beams. Delegates will develop an understanding of the behaviour and design of simply supported structural elements, including steel beams over openings and timber floor joists.

The course includes a practical exercise based on a domestic extension, examining design loads, structural analysis, bending moments, shear forces, steel beam selection, foundations, and an overview of timber design principles. In addition, the course addresses structural alterations to domestic properties, providing an overview of alterations involving timber frame structures and common considerations for loft conversions. This combined approach highlights key structural principles, practical design considerations, and typical challenges encountered in residential construction and alteration projects.

CPD: Each part of this course counts for 3 hours CPD.

Cost: Each part is charged at £85+VAT. You will need to book each part separately using the links at the bottom of this page. Please note a price increase of £5 from 1st April, the course price will increase to £90+VAT per part.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4 hours including time for breaks.

Part 1 Course Content:

• Types of design loads and loading assessments
• Structural analysis of simple structures, including bending moments and shear forces
• Design of simply supported steel beams, including worked examples and practical exercises

​Part 2 Course Content:

• Common types of foundations and their applications
• Overview of timber design principles
• Structural alterations to domestic properties

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the two-day course, delegates will have gained an understanding of:

• The types and application of design loads on simple structures
• Simple structural analysis methods for basic structural systems
• Principles of element design, including steel, timber, masonry, and foundations
• Structural alterations to domestic properties, with reference to relevant clauses of the Building Regulations where applicable

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for professionals seeking to develop or enhance their knowledge of structural design fundamentals, including:

• Architects
• Builders
• Building Control Surveyors
• Building Engineers
• Chartered Architectural Technologists
• Chartered Surveyors
• Contractors
• Technicians
• Qualified Surveyors

Talk to us if you’re CITB registered and would like to discuss funding options.

E: bookings@labc.co.uk

T: 020 8616 8120