LABC - Local Authority Building Control

14/09/2026

Welcome to the LABC Academy!

Today we onboarded the latest cohort of LABC Academy trainee building inspectors.

A further 65 trainees join the local authority building control network in England.

We look forward to supporting them with their education and would like to thank the local authorities involved in providing mentorship and on the job training over the next two years.

10/09/2026

New date now available!

Keep your building control knowledge up to date with our Recent Changes to Regulation and Your Role programme.

This learning programme covers key changes introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022, including dutyholders, competence, applications, enforcement, Approved Documents and more.

When: 16 October 2026 | 20 January 2027 (Fully funded for LABC members in England)

Register your interest now: https://ow.ly/8tsi50ZKl8Z

09/09/2026

LABC’s Building for the Future conference is next month!

Join us on Thursday 8 October in London where we'll explore the practical steps needed to prepare for the Future Homes Standard.

Book your place today: https://ow.ly/slPm50ZKl65

08/09/2026

Strengthen your enforcement knowledge with LABC!

LABC’s Level 6 Certificate in Managing Legislative Compliance (Enforcement) is fully funded in England and, has been developed for members managing the enforcement process to help ensure public safety.

Take the next step in your career on 23 September: https://ow.ly/Ph9g50ZqM3W

Continue your professional development with the Effective Enforcement CPD course.

Join us on 24 September: https://ow.ly/rLCr50ZqM3V

07/09/2026

Enhance your knowledge with LABC Learning.

Whether you're looking to build technical expertise, develop your leadership skills or gain a recognised qualification, there's something for you!

Explore the full autumn programme and book your place today: https://ow.ly/CL1r50ZKl0q

LABC provides impartial building control services across England and Wales, helping homeowners and professionals meet regulations and ensure safe buildings

03/09/2026

Join us at our upcoming conferences this Autumn!

Industry professionals can join us in London at the Building for the Future Conference on Thursday 8 October in London

Book your place today: https://ow.ly/vab550ZG9Qb

Members can join us in Stratford-upon-Avon at the Management & Technical Conference on 2 - 4 November

View the full programme, speakers and book your place now: https://ow.ly/EaMq50ZG9Qe

We’re looking forward to learning and networking together!

02/09/2026

One week left to book!

, join us for our Dangerous Structures & Demolition CPD course and build your knowledge of the legislation, procedures and practical considerations involved in dealing with dangerous buildings and demolition.

Perfect for building control managers, surveyors and technicians with responsibility for dangerous structures and demolition.

Find out more and book your place today: https://ow.ly/2htr50ZG1UU

02/09/2026

Ready to take your building control career to the next level?

The Level 6 Certificate in Managing Public Service Building Control is designed for building control professionals who are already managing a service or are preparing to step into a management role.

Next cohort starts on 24 September (Fully funded for LABC members in England)

Who’s it for?

Building control managers and professionals on a development pathway towards management responsibilities.

Find out more and enrol now: https://www.labc.co.uk/events/level-6-ciob-certificate-managing-public-service-building-control?id=36896

01/09/2026

Here’s what’s coming up in September on LABC’s learning programmes

CPD courses

3 September - Building Regulation Inspections Course: https://www.labc.co.uk/events/building-regulation-inspections-course

10 September - Dangerous Structures & Demolition (member only): https://www.labc.co.uk/events/dangerous-structures-demolition

24 September - Effective Enforcement (member only): https://www.labc.co.uk/events/effective-enforcement

29 September - Building Regulation Fire Safety Fundamentals: https://www.labc.co.uk/events/building-regulation-fire-safety-fundamentals

Qualifications

14 September 2026 - Level 4 CIOB Diploma in Public Service Building Control (member only): https://www.labc.co.uk/events/level-4-ciob-diploma-in-public-service-building-control

23 September 2026 - Level 6 CIOB Certificate | Enforcement (member only): https://www.labc.co.uk/events/level-6-ciob-certificate-managing-legislative-compliance-enforcement

24 September 2026 - Level 6 CIOB Certificate | Managing Public Service Building Control (member only): https://www.labc.co.uk/events/level-6-ciob-certificate-managing-public-service-building-control

28/08/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity?

New jobs added this week:

- Wakefield Council Building Control Officer: https://ow.ly/Noge50ZGqUM

- Nottingham City Council - Building Control Officer: https://ow.ly/MnAV50ZGqUZ

- Nottingham City Council - Building Control Officer Part Time: https://ow.ly/JxRh50ZGqUF

- Nottingham City Council - Principal Building Control Surveyor 2F+: https://ow.ly/Lcnn50ZGqUE

- Cornwall Council - Senior Registered Building Inspector: https://ow.ly/xsJh50ZGqUI

- Wakefield Council Senior Building Control Officer: https://ow.ly/Lwsf50ZGqUL

- Watford Borough Council - Building Control Surveyor: https://ow.ly/q6ph50ZGqUH

Jobs closing soon:

- Nottingham City Council - Building Control Officer: https://ow.ly/MnAV50ZGqUZ

- Fylde Council - Principal RBI: https://ow.ly/js9L50ZGqUR

- Nottingham City Council - Principal Building Control Surveyor 2F+: https://ow.ly/Lcnn50ZGqUE

Explore all the latest job opportunities: https://ow.ly/msfp50ZGqUY