LABC - News https://www.members.labc.co.uk/news-category/news?language=en en Charity of the year: Oracle Cancer Trust https://www.members.labc.co.uk/about-us/our-charity-year?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Charity of the year: Oracle Cancer Trust</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p><img alt="Pancreatic Cancer UK logo - LABC Charity of the Year" src="/sites/default/files/content/oracle_logo.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 10px; width: 225px; height: 153px;" /></p> <p>Each year the <a href="https://www.labc.co.uk/news/important-year-labc-and-our-new-president-chris-griffith-jones">LABC President</a> selects a charity to support. This year, Chris Griffith-Jones' chosen charity is <a href="http://oraclecancertrust.org/">Oracle Cancer Trust</a>.</p> <p>Oracle Cancer Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to funding pioneering research into head and neck cancer.</p> <p>Over the past five years Oracle has spent over £1.5m in research that has resulted in real breakthroughs discovering kinder and better treatments for the 14,000 patients who undergo treatment for head and neck cancer in the UK every year. </p> <p><img alt="LABC President Richard Scott training for Pancreatic Cancer UK" src="/sites/default/files/chris-griffith-jones-oracle-cancer-charity-500.png" style="float: right; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 10px; height: 305px; width: 500px;" /></p> <p>“When I heard of Oracle, it seemed that someone had designed a charity for me.</p> <p>"Tragically, in two short years I lost my sister Julie to thyroid cancer and my father Colin from salivary gland cancer. The photo on the right shows my family: my wife and two daughters on the right and my sister, father and mother on the left.</p> <p>"The devastation of the disease affected my mother greatly and sadly she died last year as well. This photo just goes to show how this disease cuts families in two.</p> <p>"My aim for my Presidential year, with your support, is to raise as much money for research as I can and to raise the profile of Oracle and its fight against one of the most physically debilitating forms of cancer.”</p> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/labc-president4">Visit Chris' JustGiving page</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">oracle cancer trust</div> <div class="field-item odd">president</div> <div class="field-item even">chris griffith-jones</div> <div class="field-item odd">donate</div> </div> </div> Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:06:16 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3188 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/about-us/our-charity-year?language=en#comments Thorpe Hall Hospice wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/thorpe-hall-best-inclusive-building?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Thorpe Hall Hospice wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p> <img alt="Thorpe Hall - Best Inclusive Building" src="/sites/default/files/content/thorpe-hall-best-inclusive-building_0.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 400px;" /><br /><em>Thorpe Hall Hospice - Best Inclusive Building</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.sueryder.org/care-centres/hospices/thorpe-hall-hospice" target="_blank">Thorpe Hall Hospice</a>, Peterborough was awarded the title of Best Inclusive Building at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design. Grade I listed Thorpe Hall remains one of the best-preserved Cromwellian mansions in England. Rescued from dereliction by Lady Sue Ryder in 1986 it has since been a hospice at the heart of Peterborough’s community.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said: “This hugely successful project has enabled Thorpe Hall Hospice to continue to deliver the highest levels of palliative care. That the project was nominated for this award by the building control team further demonstrates how a positive working relationship with local authority building control teams is vital to achieving a high quality, sustainable building.</p> <p>“Our Building Excellence Awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.”</p> <p>Jane Petit, Hospice Director at Thorpe Hall said; “From the moment anyone comes into the new building, the changes to the environment are palpable. However, I don’t think any of us had imagined how immediate the change would be. We now have an environment that supports the incredible care that we provide and is designed to work with us for the benefit of the patients and their families.” </p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints. They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects.</p> <p>Do you have a project or person you'd like to nominate for an award?</p> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/regional-excellence-awards">Submit your entry for 2017 Building Excellence Award</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">thorpe hall</div> <div class="field-item odd">grand finals 2016</div> </div> </div> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:56:19 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3163 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/thorpe-hall-best-inclusive-building?language=en#comments Stuart Fraser wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/stuart-fraser-site-agent?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Stuart Fraser wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p><img alt="Stuart Fraser of Balfour Beatty - LABC winner at Olympic Stadium" src="/sites/default/files/content/stuart-fraser-balfour-beatty-labc-winner-650.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 433px;" /><br /><em>Stuart and the Balfour Beatty team at the Olympic Stadium</em></p> <p>Stuart Fraser of <a href="http://www.balfourbeatty.com/" target="_blank">Balfour Beatty</a> was awarded the title of Non-Residential Site Agent of the Year at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects and professionals from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design. Stuart, a Project Director at <a href="http://www.balfourbeatty.com/" target="_blank">Balfour Beatty</a> was nominated for his involvement in two extremely large scale projects – the award-winning London Aquatics Centre, and the London Olympic Stadium Transformation Project.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said:</p> <p>“Our Building Excellence awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate good practice. Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local council building control teams achieve high quality, sustainable buildings. Our awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.</p> <p>“Stuart’s glowing nomination from his building control team makes him a worthy winner of this award.”</p> <p>Gordon Roy, Building Control Leader at <a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/index.aspx" target="_blank">London Borough of Newham</a> said; “Stuart has made significant achievements, including providing sustainable employment for local residents, as well as quality training and on-going employment opportunities for apprentices working on the London Olympic Stadium Transformation Project.</p> <p>"Stuart is now entering his retirement. He will be missed, as both a great friend of the local authority and a leader of the highest calibre.”</p> <p>The Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards took place on Monday 28 November 2016 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, best known for his work on DIY SOS. Over 700 building industry professionals including contractors, architects and engineers attended the celebration to find out which projects won across the 15 hotly contested categories.</p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints.  They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects.</p> <p>Do you have a project or person you'd like to nominate for an award?</p> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/regional-excellence-awards">Submit your entry for 2017 Building Excellence Award</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">Non-Residential Site Agent of the Year</div> <div class="field-item odd">grand finals 2016</div> <div class="field-item even">borough of newham</div> </div> </div> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:40:10 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3161 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/stuart-fraser-site-agent?language=en#comments Spillers Mill wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/spillers-mill-best-change-of-use-labc-awards?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Spillers Mill wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p> <img alt="Spillers Mill - Best Change of Use - LABC awards" src="/sites/default/files/content/spillers_mill-labc-winner-650.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 400px;" /><br /><em>Spillers Mill - Best Change of Use of an Existing Building</em></p> <p>Spillers Mill was awarded the title of Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design. Spillers Mill is one of the largest structures in Cambridge and its restoration provides 19 luxury apartments.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said: “Congratulations to the teams at <a href="https://www.hill.co.uk/new-homes/spillers-mill/" target="_blank">Hill</a>, <a href="http://pollardthomasedwards.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pollard Thomas Edwards</a> and <a href="https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/building-control" target="_blank">Cambridge City Council Building Control</a> on the success of this fantastic project.</p> <p>“Our Building Excellence awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate good practice. Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local council building control teams achieve high quality, sustainable buildings. Our awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.”</p> <p>Nick Kendall, Senior Building Control Surveyor at Cambridge City Council said; “The Spillers Mill project presented a number of complexities. The project team made every effort to ensure that the Building Control team was kept informed and engaged at every stage of the project which definitely contributed to its success.”          </p> <p>The Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards took place on Monday 28 November 2016 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, best known for his work on DIY SOS. Over 700 building industry professionals including contractors, architects and engineers attended the celebration to find out which projects won across the 15 hotly contested categories.</p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints.  They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects.</p> <p>Do you have a project or person you'd like to nominate for an award?</p> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/regional-excellence-awards">Submit your entry for 2017 Building Excellence Award</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">Spillers Mill</div> <div class="field-item odd">Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion</div> <div class="field-item even">grand finals 2016</div> </div> </div> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:37:09 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3160 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/spillers-mill-best-change-of-use-labc-awards?language=en#comments Paul Morris of Willmott Dixon awarded a high commendation at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/paul-morris-willmott-dixon-labc-award?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Paul Morris of Willmott Dixon awarded a high commendation at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p><img alt="Paul Morris of Willmott Dixon - Highly commended in LABC awards" src="/sites/default/files/content/paul-morris-willmott-dixon-crop.jpg" style="width: 250px; height: 373px; float: right; margin: 10px;" />Paul Morris of <a href="http://www.willmottdixon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Willmott Dixon</a> was highly commended in the category of Non-Residential Site Agent of the Year at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects and professionals from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said: “The calibre of entries for this year’s awards was extremely high. We are delighted to be able to recognise those individuals and projects that won at a regional level.”</p> <p>“Our Building Excellence Awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate good practice. Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local council building control teams achieve high quality, sustainable buildings. Our awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.”</p> <p>Neil Linsell, Building Control Surveyor at <a href="http://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20060/building_control" target="_blank">Swindon Borough Council</a> said, “I nominated Paul because of his organisational and management skills. He is a polite and well-respected site manager who ensures that all parties involved worked as a team to achieve the end goal.”</p> <p>The Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards took place on Monday 28 November 2016 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, best known for his work on DIY SOS. Over 700 building industry professionals including contractors, architects and engineers attended the celebration to find out which projects won across the 15 hotly contested categories.</p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints.  They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects.</p> <p>Do you have a project or person you'd like to nominate for an award?</p> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/regional-excellence-awards">Submit your entry for 2017 Building Excellence Award</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">willmott dixon</div> <div class="field-item odd">Non-Residential Site Agent of the Year</div> <div class="field-item even">grand finals 2016</div> </div> </div> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:32:56 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3159 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/paul-morris-willmott-dixon-labc-award?language=en#comments Park Street and Lombard Close Housing Development wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/park-street-lombard-close-labc-awards?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Park Street and Lombard Close Housing Development wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p> <img alt="Park Street Palmer Court development - LABC award winner" src="/sites/default/files/content/park-street-palmer-court-keepmoat-650_0.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 400px;" /><br /><em>The Palmer Court development at Park Street and Lombard Close</em></p> <p>Park Street and Lombard Close, Nottingham was awarded the title of Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design.</p> <p>The Palmer Court development comprises 54 independent living flats and communal facilities, providing much-needed quality homes in an area that local older people want to live.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said: “Congratulations to <a href="http://www.nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk/" target="_blank">Nottingham City Homes</a>, <a href="https://www.keepmoat.com/" target="_blank">Keepmoat</a> and <a href="http://www.jtp.co.uk/" target="_blank">JTP</a> on their success at this year’s Grand Final. Their nomination from <a href="http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/building-control-service/" target="_blank">Nottingham City Council</a> demonstrates the value that local authority building control can add to a project such as this.</p> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/your-project/housing-developers/social-housing">Building new affordable homes? Find out what LABC can do for you...</a></p> <p>“Our Building Excellence awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate good practice. Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local council building control teams achieve high quality, sustainable buildings. Our awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.”</p> <p>Robert De Rosa, Building Control Manager at Nottingham City Council said; “An excellent working relationship quickly developed between the LABC surveyor, Keepmoat operatives and Nottingham City Homes. LABC officers were invited to each key stage inspection. No faults or non-compliance issues were ever reported, and many compliments were issued for the standard of workmanship being achieved at every level.”</p> <p>The Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards took place on Monday 28 November 2016 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, best known for his work on DIY SOS. Over 700 building industry professionals including contractors, architects and engineers attended the celebration to find out which projects won across the 15 hotly contested categories.</p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints.  They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects.</p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">Park Street and Lombard Close</div> <div class="field-item odd">Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development </div> <div class="field-item even">grand finals 2016</div> </div> </div> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:28:37 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3158 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/park-street-lombard-close-labc-awards?language=en#comments Lynnic Associates wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/lynnic-associates-best-local-builder-labc?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Lynnic Associates wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p> <img alt="Lynnic Associates - Best Local Builder" src="/sites/default/files/content/lynnic-associates-best-local-builder-650.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 400px;" /></p> <p>Steve Corrigan at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynnic-associates-ltd" target="_blank">Lynnic Associates</a>, was awarded the title of Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects and teams from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design. Steve Corrigan was nominated by <a href="http://www.mansfield.gov.uk/buildingcontrol" target="_blank">Mansfield District Council Building</a> Control for this prestigious award.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said: “When local builders are nominated for our awards by the Local Authority Building Control Team, it really demonstrates what our awards are about.”</p> <p>“Our Building Excellence awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate good practice. Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local council building control teams achieve high quality, sustainable buildings. Our awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.”</p> <p>David Pratt, Building Control Team Leader at Mansfield District Council said; “Steve’s commitment to customer satisfaction and first class work puts him at the top of the table for builders working in and around Mansfield. He fully embraces working with Building Control and it has been a pleasure to work with him.”        </p> <p>The Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards took place on Monday 28 November 2016 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, best known for his work on DIY SOS. Over 700 building industry professionals including contractors, architects and engineers attended the celebration to find out which projects won across the 15 hotly contested categories.</p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints. They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects. </p> <h3 class="heading">Do you have a project or person you'd like to nominate for an award?</h3> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/regional-excellence-awards">Submit your entry for 2017 Building Excellence Award</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson</div> <div class="field-item odd">grand finals 2016</div> <div class="field-item even">lynnic associates</div> </div> </div> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:19:39 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3157 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/lynnic-associates-best-local-builder-labc?language=en#comments Little England Farm House wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/little-england-farm-house-labc-award-winner?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Little England Farm House wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p> <img alt="Little England Farm House - LABC award winner" src="/sites/default/files/content/little-england-farm-house-650.jpg" /><br /><em>Little England Farm House - LABC award winner</em></p> <p>Little England Farm House was awarded the title of Best Individual New Home at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design. The architecture of this building responds to the landscape and views.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said: “We are always delighted to reward those projects that focus on sustainability without compromising on specification or design. Congratulations to all involved with the Little England Farm House.”</p> <p>“Our Building Excellence awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate good practice. Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local council building control teams achieve high quality, sustainable buildings. They are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.”</p> <p>Duncan Baker Brown, Director at <a href="http://bbm-architects.co.uk/portfolio/little-england-farm/" target="_blank">BBM Sustainable Design</a> said; “Through this project we have attempted to prove that a 21st century house, conceived as a sculptural object in a working rural landscape, can be developed in a very low carbon manner, while helping to regenerate a neglected 275-acre farm in a genuinely sustainable way.”       </p> <p>The Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards took place on Monday 28 November 2016 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, best known for his work on DIY SOS. Over 700 building industry professionals including contractors, architects and engineers attended the celebration to find out which projects won across the 15 hotly contested categories.</p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints. They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects. </p> <h3 class="heading">Do you have a project or person you'd like to nominate for an award?</h3> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/regional-excellence-awards">Submit your entry for 2017 Building Excellence Award</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">little england farm house</div> <div class="field-item odd">Best Individual New Home</div> <div class="field-item even">grand finals 2016</div> </div> </div> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:14:01 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3156 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/little-england-farm-house-labc-award-winner?language=en#comments Beacons Business Interiors Ltd wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final https://www.members.labc.co.uk/beacons-business-interiors-labc-awards-winners?language=en <h1 class="page-title">Beacons Business Interiors Ltd wins at 2016 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final</h1> <div class="field-type-text-with-summary"> <p> <img alt="Beacons Business Interiors - Best Partnership - LABC award winner" src="/sites/default/files/content/bbi-interiors-network-rail-office-650.jpg" style="width: 650px; height: 399px;" /><br /><em>A BBI interior - LABC awards winners</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbi-uk.com/" target="_blank">Beacons Business Interiors (BBI)</a> was awarded the title of Best Partnership with a Local Authority Building Control Team at the Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts judged a list of the highest quality projects from around England and Wales to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design. BBI has been part of the Local Authority Partner Authority Scheme with <a href="http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/planning-building-control/" target="_blank">Powys County Council</a> since 2011.</p> <p>LABC Chief Executive Paul Everall said: “Congratulations to Beacons Business Interiors Limited on winning this prestigious award. They’re a great example of how good communication and cooperation has such a positive impact on construction projects.</p> <p>“Our building excellence awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate good practice. Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local authority building control teams achieves high quality, sustainable buildings. Our awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across the industry.”</p> <p>Nigel Davies, Building Control Surveyor at Powys County Council said, “Our partnership with BBI has been fundamental in establishing retention and expansion of business, and the two teams work together seamlessly.”               </p> <p>The Grand Final of the LABC Building Excellence Awards took place on Monday 28 November 2016 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and was hosted by TV presenter Nick Knowles, best known for his work on DIY SOS. Over 700 building industry professionals including contractors, architects and engineers attended the celebration to find out which projects won across the 15 hotly contested categories.</p> <h3 class="heading">About the LABC Building Excellence Awards</h3> <p>The LABC Building Excellence Awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to tussle with difficult technical or construction issues and building site constraints.  They highlight innovative and creative solutions and building control professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high quality construction projects.</p> <p>Do you have a project or person you'd like to nominate for an award?</p> <p><a class="cta-button-1" href="https://www.labc.co.uk/regional-excellence-awards">Submit your entry for 2017 Building Excellence Award</a></p> </div> <div class="field-type-text"> <label>Keyword</label> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">building excellence awards</div> <div class="field-item odd">best partnership</div> <div class="field-item even">beacons business interiors</div> </div> </div> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 16:13:41 +0000 julie.mcnamee@labc.co.uk 3146 at https://www.members.labc.co.uk https://www.members.labc.co.uk/beacons-business-interiors-labc-awards-winners?language=en#comments