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 £85+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 course will give an overview of the building regulation requirements that building professionals need 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 3.5 hours CPD
Cost: £80+VAT per delegate (Please note, the price increases from 1st July 2025 to £85+VAT per delegate).

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4 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

* IMPORTANT NOTICE *

Please be aware of the following steps prior to booking onto the course:
Step 1 - Complete the following application form - CIOB Application Form - Level 6 Safety at Sports Grounds and Other Public Events
Step 2 - The tutor will review and a coordinator will confirm course suitability
Step 3 - Book onto the course

The Level 6 Safety and Sports Grounds and other Public Events qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority. This unique Level 6 Certificate is aimed at mid-career public officials and other professionals who are involved in regulating public safety at sports grounds and other public events.

The course is made up of online learning modules, case studies, real-life job role activities and live interactive online lectures delivered by expert guest speakers and facilitated by the course lead. It aims to develop the individual’s ability to appraise the physical structure, undertake inspections, and navigate complex safety issues to ensure compliance with legislation for a range of public entertainment venues.

The course specifically covers:

• The roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in ensuring safety in event management
• How to comply with legislation and application in relation to Safety at Sports Grounds and other public events
• How to appraise the physical structure of a premise for a range of events
• The range of complex dynamic factors that can impact the safety of events
• How to be able to make decisions on the suitability of an event

Expert guest speakers* include:

• Bob McIver – The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Tim Burgin – SGSA – Stadium Management and Future Direction
• Rodney Burrows – Etihad Stadium
• Anna Thompson – Glastonbury
• Matty Butcher – SGSA – Contingency, major incident and counter terrorism planning
• Rodney Burrows – The Take That concert - Stadium of Light
• Gordon Roy – Olympics 2012
• Stuart Hancox – Commonwealth Games 2022 (Alexander Stadium)
• Graham Bond – Principality Stadium Cardiff Rugby & the Anthony Joshua fight
• Stephen Arundell – Emergency Planning

*Speakers may be subject to change

Live interactive workshops and tutor support days will take place one day a week for 13 weeks*. Although we recommend that you attend all the live sessions we understand that may not always be possible due to work commitments. Therefore LABC will make online learning available before the live workshop days for those who are unable to attend the live sessions. The live sessions will also be recorded so that you can catch up on any sessions you missed. After your last workshop you'll have a study break before the Unit's assessment is due. 

* For those who are new to safety at sports grounds and other public events - an optional 3 week introduction programme will run before the actual course starts covering:

• Summary of new guidance
• Safety at Sports Grounds Day 1 and Day 2
• Annex A Sample indicative questions relating to (P) factors
• Annex B Sample indicative questions relating to (S) factors
• Public Events Day 1: A walk through

TIMETABLE

*timetables / assessments may be subject to change

STUDENT FEEDBACK

NON-LABC MEMBERS – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

LABC MEMBERS - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

CONTACT US

Please contact learning@labc.co.uk if you have any questions.

This half day session is aimed at those new to building control management, with or without a building control background or those just wishing to refresh their existing knowledge.

A truly essential course for anyone who is new to the challenge of managing a building control team or is likely to do so in the future.

This course will help delegates better understand their position within the organisation, budgets and team management, co-operation with stakeholders, the LABC Quality Management system, as well as building professional relationships.

This is a busy and thought provoking day which is designed to support those new to management, reinforce the skills of those with experience an encourage networking and the use of LABC resources.

CPD: This course counts for 3 hours CPD.

Cost: £80+VAT (Please note, the price increase from 1st May 2025 to £85+VAT)

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

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

The session will provide an overview on topics such as

• Background to building control
• Your role in the organisation
• Management styles
• Performance management
• Staff engagement
• An overview of Building Control finance - budgets and fee setting
• Health and safety
• Information governance
• Procuring services and Quality management

This course is aimed as an introduction into the tasks and responsibilities that might confront local authority building control managers daily. It should act as a signpost for managers to seek more clarity on what might be expected of them from their managers, or to inform on any further training needs. It should act as a refresher for those who have undertaken prior learning on the subject.

Who should attend:

Building control team leaders
Principals
Line managers
Section leaders
Team leaders
Managers
Anyone who has experience of building control functions who now has a role to play in the management of a modern local authority building control service

OTHER MANAGEMENT COURSES BY LABC:

Building Control Management CPD Pathway: LABC also has a free online building control management CPD pathway that houses a huge set of resources, online courses and forums designed for those managing a building control service. To gain access to this free building control management pathway and community please email learning@labc.co.uk.