The BSCF is a Community Interest Company that provides independence and impartiality when assessing and validating the competence of the building control profession.

THE VALIDATION PROCESS

• STEP 1 - All candidates will be required to complete an application form detailing their experience relevant to the scope of certification sought. Please complete the application form and return this to certification@thebscf.org
• STEP 2 - The BSCF will review all applications
• STEP 3 -  The BSCF will confirm approval of the application via email with a link to book onto your chosen assessment location. The cost of validation assessment is £600+VAT
• STEP 4 - Candidates sit the assessment.
• STEP 5 - Results will be published 12 weeks after the assessment date. Results provided will be PASS/REFERRED

All successful candidates will receive a certificate and an ID card showing that they have passed the validation assessment. Bi-annual renewal of ID cards will be subject to candidates submitting sufficient evidence during the biennial surveillance.

START APPLICATION

If you have any questions regarding the validation assessment, please contact the Building Safety Competence Foundation team at certification@thebscf.org.

READ MORE ON THE BSCF WEBSITE 

“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:

• 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.

“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:

• 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.

A Roundtable event specifically for Elected Members and Senior Managers from Local Authority and Fire and Rescue Services

Wednesday 24 March 14.30 – 16.30

The deadline for consultation responses to ‘Safer buildings in Wales’ - the Welsh Government Building Safety White Paper is 12th April. 

LABC Cymru, the NFCC and the LGA are hosting a one-off round table webinar to convey essential insight and key knowledge about the proposed reforms and the direct impact they will have on your organisation as an employer, duty holder, regulator or client.  

Please join us to:

• hear keynote speakers including Francois Samuel from The Welsh Government
• learn about the proposed comprehensive reforms of legislation
• gain insight into the key elements of the new more stringent regulatory regime
• have your questions answered by our expert panel from Welsh Government, LABC, LGA and NFCC

BOOK NOW

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021
• Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
• Cost: FREE

Webinar platform: The Webinar will be held using Zoom so please ensure you have access to this platform prior to the event. 

Who should attend? Chief Executives; Leaders of Council; Service Directors for (housing, planning, building control, environmental health); Elected Members who are portfolio holders for those functions; Heads of Asset Management particular those managing or commissioning housing either directly or indirectly and Fire Chiefs.

If you have any questions about the event please contact bookings@labc.co.uk