“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
• Coopers Fire - Active Fire Curtain Barrier Assemblies (Guest Speaker at West Midlands on 15.05.24 and North West on 10.07.24)

Who should attend:

• Builders

• Designers

• Local authority building control teams

• FMB Master Builders

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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.

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 4 hours CPD.

Cost: £80.00 + 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

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

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. It is also of value to private sector practitioners undertaking routes to professional membership.

CPD: This course counts for 4 hours CPD.

Cost: £80.00 + 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