November 2, 2024 LBC Newsletter Issue 9 – November 2024 Issue 9 – November Newsletter Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing you information…
October 15, 2024 LBC Team Promotions LBC always look to promote from within the Company where possible, and it is key for us as a company…
August 20, 2024 Great Yorkshire Day 2024 Our representatives were again privileged to attend the T P Bennett – Great Yorkshire Day 2024. It was an unforgettable…
July 9, 2024 VolkerFitzpatrick Paul Lane Memorial Golf Day 2024 The LBC Golf Team again took part in the VolkerFitzpatrick Paul Lane Memorial Golf Day recently. This annual event held…
June 21, 2024 Charlie Wamala – Completes ABBE Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Building Control Huge congratulations to Charlie Wamala whose hard work and determination has meant he has now completed the ABBE Level 6…
June 12, 2024 Property Sports Network run hosted by London Building Control It’s our pleasure to be hosting the Property Sports Network, Hyde Park Networking Run on Tuesday 13th June. The event…
April 5, 2024 Application to register as a ‘Registered Building Control Approver’ (RBCA) London Building Control Ltd are pleased to announce that our application to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to register as…
April 2, 2024 Update on recent changes to the building control process This is a quick update on a number of key changes to the building control process including that for higher-risk…
February 14, 2024 CRASH Christmas Card Appeal CRASH leverages the skills and resources of the UK construction industry to deliver buildings that provide safety, dignity and empowerment…
January 2, 2024 2023 Christmas Charity Donations LBC Directors and staff are pleased to have been able to support the following local charities in 2023 with generous…
December 22, 2023 WorkStack, Charlton – included in Olly Wainwright’s top 5 Best Architecture of 2023 in The Guardian “As space for manufacturing is pushed ever further out of our cities, or obliterated altogether, dRMM’s ingenious project in Charlton,…
November 9, 2023 Well done Steve Brown on completing the TECH Cabe qualification Steve is the latest LBC staff member to complete the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Building Control Technical Support. Steve…
November 9, 2023 Congratulations to Teresa Ellicott now TECH Cabe qualified Congratulations to Teresa on the successful completion of the Level 3 NVQ in Building Control & Technical Support. Teresa provides…
October 23, 2023 Clients enjoy our Big Dipper Tournament at Flight Club Hosted by Flight Club, Victoria our clients and colleagues enjoyed a fun evening of darts, delicious food and drinks and…
October 17, 2023 Michael Turner – Senior BC Surveyor covering Yorkshire area Welcome to the team ….. Michael Turner BSc Hons, C,Build E, MCABE, MIFireE, MCIOB Senior Building Control Surveyor Michael has…
October 17, 2023 LBC Approved Inspector at Land North Of Woolwich Road, Charlton Work is now complete on the construction of a new 5-storey workspace development which projects 14 workspace units. LBC are…
October 10, 2023 LBC Newsletter Issue 8 – October 2023 Issue 8 – October Newsletter Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing you information…
October 10, 2023 Changes to the Building Regulations 2023 Information for Dutyholders Background and what has changed The Government has published amendments to the Building Regulations, which will apply to all applications…
September 12, 2023 New Courtyard Housing in Stratford, London LBC are pleased to have provided the Building Control advice on the regeneration project at New Courtyard Housing in Stratford,…
September 6, 2023 St Mary’s Church, London – Shortlisted for the Architects’ Journal Architecture Awards 2023 Following the completion of this Heritage Lottery funded extension and refurbishment project undertaken at the Grade II* listed St. Mary’s…
August 15, 2023 Ryan Robinson – Now Tech CABE qualified Congratulations to Ryan on the successful completion of the Level 3 NVQ in Building Control & Technical Support Ryan, assists…
August 11, 2023 LBC continues its support for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) LBC are happy to continue supporting the much-needed Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Since its formation in 1852, the hospital…
August 9, 2023 Great Yorkshire Day Lunch 2023 Our representatives were privileged to be a part of Yorkshire Day 2023. Held at the hallowed grounds of Stationer’s Hall.…
August 8, 2023 LBCs Summer Team Building The staff team joined together for a fun evening in Mayfair this summer at Aqua Nueva in Mayfair. Luckily for…
July 18, 2023 VolkerFitzpatrick raises record amount at annual Golf Day VolkerFitzpatrick achieved a remarkable fundraising success, raising a total of £23,008 in aid of CRASH during their 6th annual ‘Paul…
July 6, 2023 LBC registers its 100,000 project! LBC has experienced steady growth since its inception in 2006 and we are feeling very proud to have recently registered…
June 29, 2023 Another Tech CABE qualified admin team member Congratulations to William Day on the successful completion of the Level 3 NVQ in Building Control & Technical Support William,…
June 12, 2023 Crucial support continues for CRASH Charity LBC have supported CRASH charity for numerous years and are proud to again be continuing our support for the construction…
June 5, 2023 Congratulations EWD Eagles FC on winning The Leaders Trophy Cup Established in 2022, by Jatinder Singh Phlora (Senior Surveyor at LBC) and his friends, EWD Eagles FC won the Leaders…
May 19, 2023 Register your high-rise buildings by 30 September 2023 The new Building Safety Bill stipulates you must register your high-rise buildings that residents occupy or could occupy by 30…
April 18, 2023 British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) – CPD Accreditation We are delighted to have received umbrella accreditation by the BIID for all London Building Control CPD events put forward…
April 11, 2023 MIPIM 2023 Networking Runs – Huge thanks to all participants Our thanks to all those who took part in the networking runs whilst at MIPIM recently, your efforts and London…
April 4, 2023 Blackbird, Cirencester – shortlisted for the 2023 RIBA Southwest Awards London Building Control are proud to have provided the Building Control advice in relation to this new build luxury dwelling…
March 20, 2023 Jayne Collins completes Level 3 NVQ and receives TECH Cabe qualification Congratulations to Jayne on the successful completion of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Building Control and Technical Support. Jayne…
February 20, 2023 Well done Hugo Cardona on completing the TECH CABE qualification Hugo is the latest LBC staff member to complete the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Building Control Technical Support. Hugo…
February 7, 2023 LBC Newsletter Issue 7 – February 2023 Issue 7 – February Newsletter Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing you information…
February 2, 2023 LBCs commitment to its carbon footprint reduction LBC are proud to announce that our ongoing commitment to reduce our Carbon footprint with Ecologi means over 16,000 new…
February 2, 2023 MIPIM 2023 – Networking runs Join the good people at MIPIM, for a run in Cannes and for every person who attends, London Building Control…
January 11, 2023 Jaego’s House, London In 2022 this luxury nursery opened to provide a family-focused venue aimed at keeping children entertained, stimulated and active whilst…
January 6, 2023 Lucarelli’s, Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd, London This project provided the transformation of a previous retail and restaurant space at Harvey Nichols store in Knightsbridge into the…
January 5, 2023 UK Radon maps update UKHSA launched the new radon map on 01/12/22. Radon is a colourless and odourless gas that is attributed to…
January 5, 2023 The Green Register of Construction Professionals Since 2000 The Green Register has trained thousands of construction professionals from all disciplines of the industry to build better,…
January 3, 2023 2022 CHARITABLE DONATIONS LBC Directors and staff are pleased to have been able to support the following local charities in 2022 with generous…
January 3, 2023 Michelle Ansell completes Level 3 NVQ in Building Control & Technical Support Michelle recently completed the Level 3 NVQ in Building Control & Technical Support. Michelle assists the Mayfair Admin Team…
December 5, 2022 Aodhan Fitzsimmons – LBCs latest MCABE professional Congratulations to Aodhan Fitzsimmons who successfully passed his CABE interview recently. Your hard work and determination certainly paid off. Good luck…
December 5, 2022 Congratulations to Nicole Fox and Joy Velando-Fuller on achieving the ABBE Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Building Control Technical Support We would like to congratulate Nicole and Joy on achieving the ABBE Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Building Control Technical…
November 16, 2022 New and amended requirements to The Building Regulations New and amended requirements to The Building Regulations Date of introduction and transitional provisions: Part F – Ventilation Part…
November 8, 2022 Understanding and Applying New Approved Documents O and F If you are attending the RIBA Guerrilla Tactics Conference this week, don’t miss the Thursday morning session with Tony Hall…
October 24, 2022 LBC NEWSLETTER ISSUE 6 – OCTOBER 2022 Issue 6 – Autumn Newsletter Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing you information…
October 21, 2022 New 3D concrete printed scheme of 46 eco-homes in Lancashire LBC are pleased to be providing the Building Control advice on this new 3D concrete printed scheme of 46…
September 30, 2022 Josh King completes NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Building Control Congratulations to Josh King who recently completed the NVQ level 6 Diploma in Building Control. A fantastic achievement. Well done…
September 27, 2022 Two new Directors Appointed London Building Control are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam L’Aimable and Michael Lansley as Directors. Their appointments have…
September 16, 2022 Hunston Community Club CFC U15’s sponsorship LBC are the proud new sponsors of Hunston Community Club CFC U15’s youth team. Ryan Robinson from our South office…
August 22, 2022 Congratulations to Charlie Wamala on completing the Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Site Inspection and Plan Assessment Charlie recently completed the Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Site Inspection and Plan Assessment. The qualification is designed to…
August 10, 2022 Crawley Open House, West Sussex – New Resource Centre for the homeless and unemployed LBC as a CRASH Corporate Patron, were pleased to be involved in the creation of a new resource centre giving…
July 29, 2022 LBC are proud sponsors of The Letchworth Garden City Eagles London Building Control are happy to be sponsoring Letchworth Garden City Eagles whose 450 strong membership consists of players…
July 12, 2022 Over £22k raised for CRASH Charity at The Paul Lane Memorial Charity Golf Event The 2022 Paul Lane Memorial Golf Day organised by CRASH Corporate Patron, VolkerFitzpatrick raised £22,331 for CRASH Charity. The golf…
July 5, 2022 Doug’s Den: a hangout for terminally ill teens LBC are incredibly proud to have collaborated with our fellow CRASH Corporate Patrons (Arcadis, Masterson Holdings and Reds10) to create…
June 4, 2022 Careers – Building Control Surveyor Building Control Surveyor London Building Control welcomes enquiries on opportunities to work with us as a qualified Building Control Surveyor…
May 16, 2022 NVQ Level 6 in Building Control Completed Congratulations to Gordon Stagg for recently completing his NVQ level 6 Diploma in Building Control. A fantastic achievement after…
May 4, 2022 Building Safety Bill receives Royal Assent The Building Safety Bill recently received Royal Assent. The Bill has completed all the parliamentary stages in both Houses…
April 12, 2022 Approved Documents O & S webinar – last few places left! with Michael Morgan 28 April 2022, 12.30-1.30pm We have a few places remaining if you would like to join…
March 31, 2022 LBC Approved Inspector at Land North Of Woolwich Road, Charlton Work is now well underway on the construction of a new 5-storey workspace development which will project 14 workspace units.…
March 3, 2022 New and Revised Building Regulations Please be aware of planned changes to the Building Regulations effective 15 June 2022. Part F – Ventilation Part L…
February 9, 2022 Congratulations Michael Noding MCABE Congratulations to Michael Noding, LBC’s newest MCABE professional who recently passed his CABE professional interview. Chartered Membership (MCABE) recognises an…
February 8, 2022 LBC Newsletter – Issue 5 – February 2022 Packed full with details of our new schedule of online CPD events covering the latest revisions and new parts…
January 7, 2022 Forthcoming Events Thank you to all 2675 of you that attended our events last year and help make the events so successful.…
January 7, 2022 Fire Safety Update Webinar – book now as places are limited! With Michael Morgan 20 January 2022, 12.30pm Book now for our next Zoom event. LBC’s latest fire safety update…
December 21, 2021 Christmas Charity Donations After a turbulent 2020 and what was an uneasy start to 2021, at LBC we felt Christmas was a…
December 15, 2021 LBC achieves amazing Carbon Footprint reduction Great news! After a year of committing to reducing our Carbon footprint with Ecologi our end of year results shows…
December 6, 2021 Common issues with domestic extensions Common issues with domestic extensions With Alan Stokes Thurs 9 December 2021,12.30pm We hope you can join us for our…
November 25, 2021 New homes to have EV chargers starting in 2022 The Government recently announced electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations will be required for all new homes and businesses in the…
November 8, 2021 SBIC International Design Award for Restaurant Design 2021 LBC would like to congratulate all at Design Command and Michael Caines on winning the SBID International Design Award for…
November 8, 2021 Frankie Storey wins his first professional fight Huge congratulations to Frankie Storey who sealed his first win in the professional ranks as he overcame Stanislav Bilohurov…
October 22, 2021 Winners revealed at the Haringey Design Awards 2021 Following the successful completion of the Berol Yard (Gessner Apartments) scheme recently, Formation Design & Build Ltd have been recognised…
October 21, 2021 Congratulations to Kirsty Ansell on completing the Level 3 NVQ Kirsty recently completed the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Building Control and Technical Support. Kirsty assists the Hertfordshire Admin Team…
October 15, 2021 CABE Annual Conference – Constructive Collaboration Attended by LBC representatives, this year’s CABE Annual Conference demystified some of the necessary changes that are being made to…
October 9, 2021 Common issues with loft conversions – a recipe for success Michael Morgan Thurs 18 November, 12.30pm We hope you can join us for discussions surrounding common compliance issues when designing…
October 5, 2021 Another successful LBC webinar The Building Safety Bill update and Gateway One Webinar Over 100 Architects, Designers, Contractors, Planning Consultants and Developers attended our…
September 29, 2021 CRASH Annual Patrons Reception & Above and Beyond Awards 2021 The CRASH Annual Patrons Reception was attended by LBC representatives, Martyn Janzemin, Director, and Michael Morgan, Technical Manager, along…
September 20, 2021 NLA Expert Panel – Technical Competency Michael Morgan, LBCs Technical & Major Projects Manager has recently joined the NLA Expert Panel on Technical Competency. The NLA…
September 20, 2021 LBC Newsletter Issue 4 – October 2021 Issue 4 – Autumn Newsletter Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing you information…
September 19, 2021 The Paul Lane Memorial Golf Day in aid of Crash Charity Held at The Belfry Gold Resort, this year’s Paul Lane Memorial Golf Day was another great success and raised much…
September 16, 2021 Revised Manual to the Building Regulations Now available from the GOV.UK website is the enhanced Manual to the Building Regulations. This new edition of the manual…
September 6, 2021 Successful Professional Career Progression Congratulations to our latest two employees, Charlene Collins and Jack House, on successfully completing their Building Surveying Degree. Charlene and…
August 31, 2021 Building Safety Bill Update and Gateway 1 webinar 23 September 2021, 12.30pm Michael Morgan Join us for an update on LBC’s recent review of the Draft Building Safety…
August 17, 2021 MIXOLOGY 21 AWARDS Congratulations to our Client, Floorbrite Ltd on being nominated as a finalist in the Mixology 21 awards for the work…
August 12, 2021 Autumn 2021 Webinar programme We are now taking bookings for our Autumn programme of Building Control webinars. Book now to avoid disappointment. Building…
August 11, 2021 LBC newest appointments LBC continues to expand and to support our Surveying Team, are pleased to announce the following new appointments throughout the…
August 4, 2021 Fire Safety – New Planning Gateway One requirements As a first step to introducing the Government’s new Building Safety Bill a number of new requirements have been…
June 22, 2021 LBC pledge continued support as a Corporate Patron of CRASH LBC are proud to continue its crucial support for CRASH – a unique charity that assists homelessness and hospice…
June 17, 2021 The APC is tough for good reason With rising demand to prove competence in building control, candidates shouldn’t be deterred by the rigour of the APC process…
May 17, 2021 LBC JOIN PSN NETWALKING EVENT LBC staff joined the Property Sports Network April Netwalking event which was well attended and raised £330 for Landaid. Ensuring…
April 23, 2021 Exeter Rugby Club, Sandy Park Stadium & State-of-the-art Hotel LBC are very proud to be providing Building Control Advice on this state-of-the-art hotel that is the next stage in…
April 23, 2021 Paul Grisbrook (LBC Senior Building Control Surveyor) is fundraising for East Anglian Air Ambulance After completing the Trek 24 in 2019 Paul then decided to take part in the 24k walk again in 2020. …
March 8, 2021 LBC proud to be an industry partner of the British Institute of Interior Design for another year London Building Control are proud to continue their Industry Partnership of the BIID. The only professional institute for interior designers…
February 17, 2021 HSE announces new Chief Inspector of Buildings The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead…
January 22, 2021 Offsetting our carbon footprint It’s common knowledge that one of the best tools to tackle the climate crisis and keep our temperatures from rising…
January 21, 2021 2021 Civic Trust Awards regional finalists Congratulations to all at Chris Dyson Architects LLP on the announcement that the Crystal Palace Park Café, is nominated one…
January 12, 2021 NHS Nightingale Hospital, London – New step down facility LBC are proud to be providing Building Control advice for the remodelling works at the Excel Nightingale Hospital to form…
January 4, 2021 Well done Charlie Wamala on achieving the Tech CABE qualification Charlie Wamala is the latest LBC staff member to complete the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Building Control Technical Support.…
November 27, 2020 Congratulations to Maria Apps on achieving the ABBE Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Building Control Technical Support We would like to congratulate Maria on achieving the ABBE Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Building Control Technical Support qualification.…
November 27, 2020 Congratulations to Adam L’Aimable on qualifying as an RICS Chartered Professional LBC are pleased to announce that Adam L’Aimable has passed his assessment and has now qualified as an RICS Chartered…
November 17, 2020 LBC Newsletter Issue 3 – November 2020 Issue 3 – November 2020 Newsletter Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing…
November 4, 2020 Success for Chichester City Colts Reds and Whites Congratulations to the players and coaching staff on winning last season’s U12s Division C league. The team had a tremendous…
October 1, 2020 LBC keeps the sector active with the Property Sports Network London Building Control is delighted to support the work of the Property Sports Network in 2020. Over the course of…
September 18, 2020 Shortlist announced for New London Awards 2020 New London Awards 2020 Congratulations to all at Niblock (Builders) Limited on being shortlisted for this year’s New London Awards…
September 7, 2020 Peninsula Energy Compliance – New Build Compliance Bundle offer Peninsula Energy Compliance – New Build Compliance Bundle offer London Building Control are pleased to be able to tell you…
September 4, 2020 Wingmans Chicken opens in Old Compton Street, Soho Wingmans are bringing their gourmet chicken wings to Soho and LBC are pleased to have provided Building Control advice on…
September 4, 2020 LBC donates £810 to CRASH Charities Alan Stokes recently presented an ‘introduction to the requirements and forthcoming ‘Changing Places’ requirements to Part M Vol 2’. The…
September 3, 2020 New build certificate pack offer from Base Energy Services Ltd Great new offer exclusive to LBC customers available from Base Energy Services Ltd. Base Energy is a building…
July 14, 2020 The Hope & Dignity Appeal – CRASH Over the past few months, charities have been hit particularly hard with most, if not all, fundraising events cancelled. As…
June 16, 2020 RIBA Awards, London LBC would like to congratulate all at Chris Dyson Architects LLP and Studio McLoud on being shortlisted for this years…
June 12, 2020 LBC donates to City Harvest London LBC are pleased to have donated £1000 to the City Harvest charity. While thousands of Londoners go hungry each day,…
June 5, 2020 LBC Newsletter Issue 2 – June 2020 Issue 2 – June 2020 Newsletter Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing you…
May 1, 2020 Construction industry come together to help those who are most in need LBC, as a Patron of CRASH, were pleased to offer Building Control advice on the construction of a single storey…
April 17, 2020 An amazing £1050 raised in aid of NHS Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal AN AMAZING £1050 RAISED IN AID OF NHS CHARITIES COVID-19 URGENT APPEAL On 16 April LBC held its first…
April 8, 2020 Free on line webinar in aid of NHS Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal Proposed changes to The Building Regulations – an update from MHCLG – Free on line Webinar In aid of NHS…
April 7, 2020 COVID 19 – Stay healthy, stay safe These are unsettling times and COVID-19 is clearly impacting everybody’s professional as well as personal lives. London Building Control would…
March 18, 2020 COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan As the Covid-19 situation continues to evolve, LBC will continue to review procedures and processes following Government guidelines and advice…