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Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 08.00 - 12.30
- Location: Cumbria - Carus Green Golf Course & Driving Range Burneside Rd, Kendal LA9 6EB
- 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: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Birmingham - TBC
- Booking closes on
Good Building Control rarely results in formal action. But does your team really have the necessary skills and competence if formal action became necessary?
This course provides training from informal day to day enforcement activity, through to carrying out investigations and going to court when formal action is required.
It will cover enforcement in areas of the Building Regulations, Unauthorised Work and Initial Notices, with an overview of the relevant changes in the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) from the 1st of October 2023.
CPD: This course counts for 4 hours CPD.
Cost: £80+VAT
Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4.5 hours including time for breaks.
Course Content & Learning Outcomes:
- Informal and formal enforcement
- The Building Act delegated powers/rights of entry
- Enforcement of Building Regulations - Enforcement Policy, Section 35 offences, Section 36 notices and the Stop and Compliance (35B &C) Notices in England.
- How does the Building Safety Act change Enforcement for and by LA’s?
- Action against Building Control? Including current Case Law
- Enforcement of Unauthorised work and Regularisations
- Initial Notices - Reversions
- Planning and investigation - Police and Criminal Evidence Act, witness statements
- Court processes - how to give evidence and what to expect.
Who should attend:
Building control managers
Principal and senior surveyors and team leaders
Building control surveyors
Practice managers, assistant building control surveyors
Trainees and apprentices
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: London - Holiday Inn Kensington High St Wrights Lane, London, W8 5SP
- 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: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Manchester - Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Portland Street Manchester M1 4PH
- 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: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Manchester - TBC
- Booking closes on
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Bristol - Doubletree by Hilton Bristol city Centre, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, BS1 6NJ
- Booking closes on
Good Building Control rarely results in formal action. But does your team really have the necessary skills and competence if formal action became necessary?
This course provides training from informal day to day enforcement activity, through to carrying out investigations and going to court when formal action is required.
It will cover enforcement in areas of the Building Regulations, Unauthorised Work and Initial Notices, with an overview of the relevant changes in the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) from the 1st of October 2023.
CPD: This course counts for 4 hours CPD.
Cost: £80+VAT
Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4.5 hours including time for breaks.
Course Content & Learning Outcomes:
- Informal and formal enforcement
- The Building Act delegated powers/rights of entry
- Enforcement of Building Regulations - Enforcement Policy, Section 35 offences, Section 36 notices and the Stop and Compliance (35B &C) Notices in England.
- How does the Building Safety Act change Enforcement for and by LA’s?
- Action against Building Control? Including current Case Law
- Enforcement of Unauthorised work and Regularisations
- Initial Notices - Reversions
- Planning and investigation - Police and Criminal Evidence Act, witness statements
- Court processes - how to give evidence and what to expect.
Who should attend:
Building control managers
Principal and senior surveyors and team leaders
Building control surveyors
Practice managers, assistant building control surveyors
Trainees and apprentices
Event overview
- Dates: 20 Mai 2019 to 2 Tachwedd 2019
- Times:
- Location: LABC VLE
- Booking closes on
Bookings for January 2025 intake are now open
The CIOB level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards is designed for building control administrative staff dealing with the building control function on a day to day basis. This qualification develops the learner’s knowledge and skills to process the workload of the building control team correctly in line with statutory timescales, delivery and performance standards. Students will also understand the importance of their role and how information is conveyed to users of the service.
All learning, lectures and assignments will take place via distance learning on the LABC Virtual Learning Environment. You will have access to the course on the VLE approximately one week before the course start date.
Level 3 Certificate Course Content:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Building Control
Unit 2 – Building Control Legislation
Unit 3 – Building Control Processes & Functions
Unit 4 – Building Control Service Delivery
For each unit, participants are required to complete an online assignment that is assessed on a pass/fail criteria. Assignments will need to be completed by the end of each Unit.
We recommend a minimum 140 hours self study for this qualification.
January 2025 timetable
View the Syllabus
Entry Requirements:
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent OR Relevant building control administration experience
Progression to other qualifications:
The Level 3 certificate programme provides the underpinning knowledge and understanding for entry to the Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying. Higher Education providers may consider these qualifications for entry to appropriate degree programmes.
See our recent student feedback
"I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you to yourself and Richard for making the course as enjoyable as possible and being so supportive, I have just completed my first year in Building Control and I found the course really informative and I definitely learned a few things which I am now able to put into practice." Beverley Glasgow, DBCP
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Take a look at some of the other courses LABC provides in the course brochures below.
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Leicester - 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.
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Leicester - TBC
- Booking closes on
Delegates who complete Parts 1 & 2 will receive 12 hours CPD.
This unique one day course will equip delegates with the knowledge and confidence to become a more effective member of the safety team. It will explain how to determine and set safe capacities covering the all-important P and S factors. Delegates will gain an understanding of the main criteria that feed into the assessment process which then delivers these key factors. Attendees will also learn more about the Green Guide and where to look for other related relevant guidance. This course will equip those charged with responsibilities under sports grounds legislation with the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out those responsibilities confidently, effectively and efficiently to reduce risk for themselves and their organisation. Delegates will gain a greater understanding of the vast array of variables that form part of the material considerations when determining P and S factors and will take part in an interactive group workshop, learn from others and become part of a safety network of contacts. By attending this course delegates will be more confident in making a balanced assessment of P and S factors and be able to challenge the figures with confidence.
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:
- Understanding the safety certification process.
- Where to look for help and how the Green Guide and related Guidance can be of help.
- How to determine the safe capacity
- A detailed look at the material considerations that determine the setting of realistic P and S factors.
- A look at the “new style” safety certificate and the role of the operations manual
- Practical workshop – Put theory into practice - Calculating the safe capacity of a stadium.
Testimonials:
"A useful addition to “Safety at Sports Grounds Part One”. I now feel able to get involved with SASG meetings and Licensing of stadia. Thank you for a very clear and concise summary."
"A very good course!"
"Excellent course with very knowledgeable experienced tutors"
"Extremely useful course, speakers were very knowledgeable and welcomed questions"
Who should attend:
Building control staff
Police
Fire authority
Ambulance service
Voluntary medical sector e.g. Red Cross, St Johns
Venue safety officers
Please click here to book Part 1 of Safety at Sports Grounds.
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.00 - 16.30
- Location: Leeds - THE QUEENS, CITY SQUARE, LEEDS, LS1 1PJ
- 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