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Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Cambridge - Venue TBC
- 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: 08.00 - 12.30
- Location: Sandwell Park Golf Club
- 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.
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:
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Builders
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Designers
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Local authority building control teams
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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: 09.30 - 16.30
- Location: Bury St Edmunds - The Grange Country House Hotel, Barton Road, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3PQ
- 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: Birmingham - Crowne Plaza Birmingham
- 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: 13.00 - 17.00
- Location: Durham - Redworth Hall Durham, Redworth, County Durham, DL5 6NL
- Booking closes on
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.
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 12.00 - 16.00
- Location: Exeter - Sandy Park Conference Centre, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, Devon EX2 7NN
- Booking closes on
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.
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.30 - 16.30
- Location: Manchester - Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Portland Street Manchester M1 4PH
- 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: 13.00 - 17.00
- Location: Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury, Coram St, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1HT
- Booking closes on
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.
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 11.00am
- Location: Chiltern District Council
- Booking closes on
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Cardiff - Venue 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