MHCLG remain keen on continuing to support local authority teams in preparing for the levy regulations coming into force next year. As a result, MHCLG are holding a series of webinars, which began in September 2025 and will run through until May 2026.

These free sessions are for Local Authority staff who will be involved in the administration of the Building Safety Levy, across a variety of teams such as Building Control, Finance, Community Infrastructure Levy and Pl

This practical, half-day overview CPD course provides essential knowledge of the Building Regulations and Building Act, focusing on the legal requirements for ensuring project compliance. It’s designed to equip contractors and their teams with the tools needed to navigate building control processes, submit accurate building regulation applications, and prepare for inspections, all while minimising delays and reducing risk. This course is ideal for contractors who want to maintain competence and stay ahead of the ever-evolving regulations in the construction industry.

CPD: This course counts for 3.5 hours CPD.

Cost: £85+VAT (Price increase from 1st April to £90+VAT)

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the legislative framework behind Building Regulations and the Building Act.
• Be able to identify when Building Regulations notification is required and how to submit valid applications.
• Be able to navigate the Building Control process, preparing for inspections and reducing the risk of delays or non-compliance.
• Understand the key elements of Schedules 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Building Regulations, and how they affect their projects.
• Gain confidence in liaising with Building Control Officers.

Who should attend:

• Architects
• Chartered architectural technologists
• Building engineers
• Chartered surveyors
• Technicians
• Builders
• Contractors
• Site Managers
• Building owners and developers

Please note that this course is part of a series of courses:

1. Building Regulation Compliance
2. Building Regulation Applications
3. Building Regulation Inspections Course

Talk to us if you’re CITB registered and would like to discuss funding options.

E: bookings@labc.co.uk

T: 020 8616 8120

This practical, interactive half-day CPD course is designed for construction professionals who want to understand how to prepare and submit a building regulation application to the Local Authority that is more likely to be accepted without delay or the need for resubmission. The workshop will walk participants through the steps required to submit a compliant and well-prepared application, focusing on best practices, common pitfalls, and how to ensure that applications meet local authority requirements from the outset. Attendees will also gain insight into how the building regulation approval process works and how to effectively liaise with local authorities to prevent costly delays.

CPD: This course counts for 3.5 hours CPD.

Cost: £85+VAT (Please note a price increase from 1st April. Courses will be charged at £90+VAT)

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the key requirements of a non-HRB building regulation application and what local authorities expect
• Learn how to gather and prepare supporting documentation for the application to ensure it is complete and compliant
• Develop skills to submit an application with the correct level of detail
• Navigate the common challenges and issues that arise during the application process
• Effectively communicate with local authorities and understand the review and approval process
• Reduce the risk of delays or rejections by ensuring the application is thorough and meets building regulations.

Who should attend:

• Architects
• Chartered architectural technologists
• Building engineers
• Chartered surveyors
• Technicians
• Builders
• Contractors
• Site Managers
• Building owners and developers

Please note that this course is part of a series of courses:

1. Building Regulation Compliance
2. Building Regulation Applications
3. Building Regulation Inspections Course

Talk to us if you’re CITB registered and would like to discuss funding options.

E: bookings@labc.co.uk

T: 020 8616 8120

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 

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