London Building Control Ltd

Chris Wigley

BSc (Hons), FBEng, MRICS, MIFireE, Approved Inspector

Managing Director London Building Control Ltd

Our Managing Director, Chris Wigley, has had a great deal of experience in the building sector, having worked in this field for over 20 years, with experience gained by employment by 7 Local Authorities and several private companies – now working as an Approved Inspector for over 10 years. He has experience with both domestic and commercial buildings (from domestic extensions, loft conversions and alterations to residential and commercial developments, hospitals, clinics, schools, industrial units, shops and offices).

Martyn Janzemin

BSc 1st Class Hons

Director and General Manager

Since qualifying with the highest possible grade, with special commendation by the CIOB, Martyn has gained experience by working with Local Authorities in the Inner London Boroughs, particularly on London town houses, apartments and commercial projects.

Martyn is now in charge of the London projects as well as overseeing LBC’s central office at Mayfair. He brings new direction and improved management control to the company. He is committed to improving the service of LBC to our clients.

Stuart Samuels

Dip BC, MBEng,
Stuart Samuels, is a former LA Building Control Manager with over 30 years experience in the construction industry. In 2007 Stuart left the Local Authority to join a large Architectural Practice as a Technical Director.

During his career Stuart has dealt with one of the countries largest fires and fast track reconstruction at a well known holiday complex.

Stuart is an accredited as a Green Register & Refurbisher, qualified in Prince II Project Management,and is also an accredited assessor for SAP/EPC, and the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Stuart brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to LBC. He is currently Chairman of the Eastern Region of the ABE.

Karl Underwood

MSc, BSc(Hons)
Commercial Projects Manager

Principle Building Control Surveyor with over 12 years experience, Karl joins us in December 2011. He has advised on many prestigious developments, including managing a team of professionals on the £1.6bn Westfield (London) shopping centre – comprising 350 retail units and 50 restaurants and including Kensington Olympia West Hall extension, Imperial College residential accommodation & training centre and redevelopment of stands at the Grade II listed Fulham FC. Collaboration with project architects and design and services consultants ensured that the best possible advice was provided to assist in meeting the statutory obligations for structural, fire safety, disabled access and energy efficiency performance of the Building Regulations.