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Event overview
- Dates: 20 Mai 2024 to 14 Chwefror 2025
- Times:
- Location: Online Qualification
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Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 12.30pm - 5pm
- Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
- 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 (Please note, the price increase from 1st May 2025 to £85+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: 26 Chwefror 2025 to 27 Chwefror 2025
- Times: Full days
- Location: The Imperial Hotel, Parkhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 2DG
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The LABC SW Technical Update and Business Planning Workshop has been booked for Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 of February 2025 at The Imperial Hotel, Parkhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 2DG
Topics include the Building Safety Act, BSR, OPSS and registration update, technical updates on Part T and fire curtains, discussions on guidance, reporting and audits, and an update from LABC Warranty. The programmes are subject to change.
Booking Options:
| Option | What's included | Price |
| Option A |
Day one: Wednesday 26: Technical Update (including lunch and refreshments) & Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day two: Thursday 27: Technical Update (including lunch and refreshments) |
£280+VAT |
| Option B |
Day one & two (no accommodation) |
£160+VAT |
| Option C | Day one only | £80+VAT |
| Option D | Dinner only (Wednesday 26) | £40+VAT |
| Option E | Day two only | £80+VAT |
Booking note:
Please note you can book up to 10 delegates per booking form
LABC does not require a purchase order number at the time of booking
West of England members: If you have been offered a bursary ticket, please do not make an online booking. Please email bookings@labc.co.uk to book these places. Any additional places that require payment should be booked online
Event Programme
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Wednesday 26 February Day 1 - Technical Update for stakeholders and clients |
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| 09.30 - 10.00 | Registration & Refreshments | |
| 10.00 - 10.05 | Welcome & Introductions |
Chris Stanbury, LABC SW Chair Anna Thompson, LABC |
| 10.05 - 10.35 |
The Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator An update and a look ahead |
Peter Keates, LABC |
| 10.35 - 11.10 | The ongoing work of CROSS | Neil Gibbins, CROSS UK |
| 11.10 - 11.40 | Networking & Refreshments | |
| 11.40 - 12.15 | Insight into Warranty within Construction |
Jamie Broomfield, LABC Warranty |
| 12.15 - 12.50 | Active Fire Curtain Barrier Assemblies | David Keeble, Coopers Fire |
| 12.50 - 14.00 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14.00 - 14.30 | Part T – toilet accommodation | Peter Keam, Cornwall Council |
| 14.30 - 15.00 | Update on the work of the Office for Product Safety and Standards |
Robert Orr, Department for Business and Trade |
| 15.00 - 15.30 | Networking & Refreshments | |
| 15.30 - 16.00 | The importance of professional mining investigation |
Dan Berriman, Cornwall Mining Consultants |
| 16.00 - 16.30 | The roles and responsibilities for Building Control, Principal Designers, and Principal Contractors | Steve Pearce, Bristol City Council |
| 16.30 - 16.35 | LABC roundup | Anna Thompson, LABC |
| 16.35 - 16.40 | Final roundup and close | Chris Stanbury, LABC SW Chair |
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Thursday 27 February 2025 Day 2 – Professional practice update for LABC Members and Leaders |
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| 09.30 - 09.45 | Registration & Refreshments |
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| 09.45 - 09.50 | Welcome & Introductions |
Chris Stanbury, LABC SW Chair David Kitcatt, LABC SW Vice-Chair Anna Thompson, LABC |
| 9.50 - 11.00 | LABC SW AGM |
Chris Stanbury, LABC SW Chair David Kitcatt, LABC SW Vice-Chair |
| 11.00 - 11.20 | Networking & Refreshments | |
| 11.20 - 11.50 | Can Building Control still be helpful, and what design information can we give? Round-table workshop with feedback | Steve Pearce, Bristol City Council |
| 11.50 -12.20 | KPIs, recording and monitoring, back-office systems |
Anna Thompson, LABC plus special guests |
| 12.20– 12.45 | The Building Safety Act and changes to the regulatory system. LABC progress and plans and implications for local authorities. | Peter Keates, LABC |
| 12.45 – 14.00 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14.00 -14.30 | BSI audits: Feedback, progress so far and how to prepare | David Kitcatt, Naomi Macklin, Dorset Council |
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14.30 – 15.00 |
BSR audits: Feedback, lessons learned and how to prepare (and pay) for it |
Rob Edis, East Devon Sam Norton, BCP |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Site notes - getting the balance right | Sarah Williams, Chris Stanbury, Cornwall Council |
| 15.30 – 16.00 | Reflection - a look back at what you’ve achieved, what we’ve all learned and what we’re doing next. | Anna Thompson, LABC |
| 16.00 | Final roundup and close |
Chris Stanbury, LABC SW Chair David Kitcatt, LABC SW Vice-Chair |
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
- Booking closes on
Are you a Building Control Manager with responsibility for budget setting and monitoring? Are you looking to move into a management role or do you have a finance background and now have responsibilities supporting the building control service?
If you are, and you want to gain a better understanding of the legislation that governs how building control finances should be managed and the guidance provided to support local authorities to do this, then this one day-course is just for you.
Even if you have experience of building control finances, why not refresh your knowledge and ‘sense check’ how your authority currently operates.
The session will cover all key topic areas, including:
- Legal framework for charging
- Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
- General principles of the CIPFA guidance
- Worked examples of determining hourly rates and setting charges.
- Budgets and forecasting
It is appreciated people will have different levels of knowledge, this course provides you with a great opportunity to learn and share your experiences in a ‘safe’ environment.
There will be group exercises to take part in and the course tutor will run through suggested ‘model’ answers.
In order to get the most out of the day, there will be some pre-work to do involving gathering some key financial data from the last financial year, we will use the data supplied as part of our discussions on the day., so it is important this is completed prior to the course taking place.
Cost: £150+VAT per person
CPD: 6 Hours
Pre-Learning: Please note once you've booked your place on the course, you will be sent a few questions to complete and return before the course. The responses will be shared with the course trainer.
Who should attend:
- Building Control Managers
- Building Control Team leaders
- Building Control Principle Officers
- Business Finance Partners
Spending a couple of hours with people with similar responsibilities and challenges to yourself, gaining a better understanding of charges legislation and guidance and having the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from others is surely something you would not want to miss!
If you are interested, please get in touch with us on bookings@labc.co.uk
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.30am - 2.00pm including breaks
- Location: Virtual Event Via Zoom
- Booking closes on
This practical, half day course serves as a good introductory or refresher session for anyone in the construction industry who requires a basic understanding of the Building Regulations and Building Act and how they work in practice. It takes the mystery and confusion out of the Building Control system, explains in clear terms what legislation is involved, when Building Regulations notification is needed and what to expect in practice. This course will give you an overview of the Building Control process and practices and implications for clients, designers and contractors.
CPD: This course counts for 3.5 hours CPD.
Cost: £85+VAT per delegate.
Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 5 hours including time for breaks.
Course Content & Learning Outcomes:
• Brief history of building regulations
• The Building Act 1984
• The Building Regulations 2010
• When is Building Regulations notification required?
• Schedule 1 - Requirements
• Schedule 2 - Exemptions
• Schedule 3 - Competent Persons Schemes
• Schedule 4 - Where no application is required
• Approved Documents
• The building control process and enforcement
• Public and private sector systems – including the role of the Regulator
Who should attend:
- Architects
- Chartered architectural technologists
- Building engineers
- Chartered surveyors
- Technicians
- Builders
- Contractors
- Building owners and developers
Event overview
- Dates: 17 Ionawr 2025 to 21 Mawrth 2025
- Times:
- Location: On-line qualification
- Booking closes on
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 09.30 - 15.30
- Location: 30 Euston Square, London
- Booking closes on
Join Local Authority Building Control and their exclusive warranty partner LABC Warranty for a day of unmissable expertise from the building industry.
Reaching New Heights is an intimate event for builders, housing associations, local authorities and consultants involved in high-rise residential developments over 6 storeys (18m). Reaching New Heights is a full scale, national conference for everyone involved in building new homes, bringing together some of the best minds in building safety and regulation to provide you with real-world knowledge to help you navigate the gateway system with confidence.
- Date: 26 March 2025
- Venue: 30 Euston Square, London, NW1 2FB
- Cost: £120
- Who should attend: Contractors, housing associations and local authorities that are involved in new build residential developments (particularly over 6 storeys/18m)
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Time |
Session |
Speaker |
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09.30 - 10.25 |
Registration & Refreshments |
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10.25 - 10.30 |
Welcome to Conference |
Martin Taylor, LABC |
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10.30 - 11.00 |
Keynote Speech |
Confirmed Chandru Dissanayeke, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government |
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11.00 - 11.30 |
The new regime - an architect's perspective |
Confirmed Adrian Dobson, RIBA |
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11.30 - 12.00 |
Submitting applications and managing the golden thread |
Confirmed Allan Binns, Project Four Safety Solutions |
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12.00 - 12.30 |
Approved Document B |
Confirmed Charles-Elie Romeyer, Building Safety Regulator |
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12.30 - 13.15 |
Lunch & Networking |
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13.15 - 13.45 |
Fire service view on second staircases |
Confirmed Ian Leigh, NFCC |
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13.45 - 14.30 |
Buildings: the product of products |
Confirmed Paul Morrell, Paul Morrell Consulting |
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14.30 - 15.00 |
The new regime - a developer's perspective |
Confirmed Andy Mullins, The Hill Group |
| 15.00 - 15.15 | Early engagement from a warranty perspective |
Confirmed Colin Lendon, LABC Warranty |
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15.15 - 15.20 |
Closing remarks |
Julian Roper, LABC Warranty |
If you have any questions about the event please contact the team at bookings@labc.co.uk.
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 3.30pm - 5pm
- Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
- Booking closes on
Since 2020, LABC has been running member update sessions to provide the network with the opportunity to hear the latest news from LABC on a range of topics.
You can find links to previous webinar recordings here.
If you have any topics you think would be useful to cover in our member update sessions please email bookings@labc.co.uk
2025 Dates |
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| 14 January 2025 | 14:00 - 15:30 |
MHCLG Building Safety Levy Webinar (England only) Hear from MHCLG on the latest work being done on the Building Safety Levy. MHCLG speakers include:
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| 27 March 2025 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
As a manager, LABC wants to make sure you’re aware of and making use of the platforms unique features that allow you to keep track and support your team with their professional development. Whether you already hold myLABC licenses, or are considering rolling it out within your team, this webinar will provide you with the information you need to make use of LABC’s award-winning learning for you and your team. |
Event overview
- Dates:
- Times: 9.30am - 2.30pm
- Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
- Booking closes on
This course outlines the relevant sections of the Building Act 1984, together with the service of the various notices and procedures involved, including requisition for information, Types of notices and methods of service, injunctions and power to enter premises. Delegates will gain an overview of what is essential for them to effectively discharge their duties under the Building Act and ensure public safety. They will gain an understanding of the various procedures involved in dealing with dangerous structures from the most basic garden walls to large buildings that pose a threat to public safety.
Delegates will review the legislative requirements for persons carrying out demolition within the Building Act 1984, gain an understanding of method statements and demolition techniques, procedures, notifications and control of site practices.
The course will also clarify roles and responsibilities.This course is aimed at building control professionals and technical staff who have a responsibility for dangerous structures and demolition.
CPD: This course counts for 4 hours CPD.
Cost: £85+VAT
Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 5 hours including time for breaks.
Course Content & Learning Outcomes:
• Legislation
• Defective premises
• Dangerous buildings and structures
• Neglected sites
• Ruinous and dilapidated buildings
• Notification and response
• Site inspection and analysis
• Emergency measures
• Legislative procedures for dangerous structures and demolition
• Service of notices
• Consultations
• Case Study of a real-life dangerous structure
Who should attend:
Building Control practitioners including managers, surveyors and technicians
Event overview
- Dates: 1 Hydref 2024 to 31 Mawrth 2025
- Times:
- Location: Virtual Learning Environment
- Booking closes on
Continual Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of the registration of the profession going forward, both for individuals and for teams. The Registered Building Inspector (RBI) Code of Conduct will require individuals to maintain records of and provide evidence of their CPD. The Operational Standards Rules (OSRs) will require employers to make appropriate CPD available to their staff and keep records of this. This will potentially be expensive, time consuming and yet another burden on already stretched resources.
LABC has created a new monitoring and recording portal, myLABC, to help individual members and managers meet these new obligations.
All local authorities will, as part of their current subscription, continue to receive access to the Virtual Learning Environment and will be able to manually upload any CPD they undertake.
Members who elect to subscribe to myLABC will receive an individual log-in, a bespoke tailored calendar of CPD and events based on their work profile. RBI’s will also be able to identify personal training needs and skills gaps identified from their validation assessment (e.g. feedback from the BSCF) with all CPD itemised against the BICoF core competencies and work profile. myLABC will deliver monthly prompts about available resources, unlimited access to courses and learning material, and, perhaps most usefully, an automatic log of all CPD undertaken. This can then be used as evidence for other Competence Assessment Schemes as well as annual CPD returns for Professional Bodies. You’ll never have to remember, evidence, and upload a year’s worth of CPD records again.
Of most interest to managers, is a new dashboard of their surveyor’s learning activity. The VLE will help support performance appraisal and goal setting and automatically generate KPI data for the BSRs OSR Monitoring of teams. This will save many hours of work every year as well as the need to develop manual systems of recording and reporting.
The licence for full access to the system including monthly targeted CPD is £150 per surveyor per annum (£75 / half year) for surveyors in English and Welsh member authorities.
Annual subscriptions run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. You can view our T&C's here.
| Purchase date | License period | Cost |
| 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 | Five working days after date of purchase to 31 March 2026 | £150 per license for associate members / £200 per license for contract RBIs or affiliate members |
| 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 | Five working days after date of purchase to 31 March 2026 | £75 per license for associate members / £100 per license for contract RBIs or affiliate members |
If you have any questions about accessing myLABC please contact the team at mylabc@labc.co.uk.