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LBC PROUD TO BE AN INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF INTERIOR DESIGN (BIID) FOR ANOTHER YEAR

London Building Control are proud to continue their Industry Partnership of the BIID. The only professional institute for interior designers in the UK, BIID are committed to supporting creativity and competence in the field of interior design through facilitating best practice, practical professional support, development opportunities and education. Being an Industry Partner provides LBC with … Continued

March 24, 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 to ensure the health and wellbeing of our staff, families and clients. LBC have always been a company able to adapt to challenges presented and with this in mind our staff are equipped with laptops … Continued

March 18, 2020

CHRIS DYSON ARCHITECTS – WINNERS AT THE SURFACE DESIGN AWARDS 2020

LBC would like to congratulate Chris Dyson Architects on their success winning the Sustainable Surface Exterior category for their project Crystal Palace Park Café. The surface design awards recognise and celebrate the best use of innovative surface materials in architecture and design from across the globe. This Café is a project that LBC are proud … Continued

February 17, 2020

LBC HOSTS PROPERTY SPORTS NETWORK RUN

Despite the wet weather, LBC’s recently sponsored Property Sport Network run had a fantastic turn out with over 40 professionals working in the property and construction sector taking part. Hosted at LBC’s new offices in Mayfair, the event provided not only the chance to run off the stresses of the day but also provided great … Continued

February 14, 2020

JANUARY NEWS ROUNDUP

The new London Building Control Newsletter is now here! Filled with information relevant to building control – regulations, news and events. Bringing you information you can use, when you need it. Download the LBC Newsletter Please feel free to share our Newsletter with your colleagues and clients and let them know they can sign up … Continued

February 3, 2020

PROJECT: DUNFIELD ROAD, LONDON

This project in Lewisham, London was constructed to an exact specification both to the structural and interior finishes. Consisting of 8 self-contained units, LBC worked closely with Thomas Alexander Architects and MJC Properties providing building control advice.

January 23, 2020

PROJECT: LBC PROVIDE BUILDING CONTROL ADVICE ON PLOT C1, NINE ELMS PARKSIDE, LONDON

Sitting at the heart of the Nine Elms regeneration area, Nine Elms Parkside is a residential-led mixed-use scheme of 1,870 units. Structured as a series of perimeter blocks with taller elements of 23 storeys, the scheme is set around a new public linear park. The development will provide leisure, cultural and retail uses as well … Continued

January 23, 2020

DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE! 2020 AWARDS

London Building Control are very proud to have provided Building Control advice in relation to The Rylett House which has been shortlisted in the Don’t Move, Improve! 2020 awards. Holmecroft Gardens, another project with which we were involved, also made it to the long list. The awards showcase the ingenuity of residential design in London … Continued

January 16, 2020

LONDON BUILDING CONTROL IS PROUD TO BECOME A CRASH PATRON

LBC, as a new patron of CRASH, are honoured to provide its support to this very practical charity that assists homelessness and hospice charities with construction related projects. The CRASH team understand the value of the construction industry’s skills, time and knowledge and are experts at getting the most out of all of these, to … Continued

January 16, 2020

EXETER OFFICE – CLIENT EVENT DAY AT EXETER CHIEFS

Members of the South West office team and local Architects enjoyed some great hospitality at the Exeter Chiefs recently. The group were treated to breath-taking views of the Devon countryside, mouth-watering local produce over lunch, with the main event seeing the Chiefs return to winning ways in the Gallagher Premiership with a comprehensive 38-3 triumph … Continued

December 18, 2019

LBC SUPPORT CRASH IN THE RE-DESIGN OF THE UPPER ROOM CHARITY BUILDING

The Upper Room has been helping homeless and vulnerable people since 1990 providing free evening meals and essential survival services five days a week to 60-80 homeless and vulnerable adults. They run a multilingual employment support service, which aims to break the circle of unemployment and homelessness by helping people become job ready. They also … Continued

December 16, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS TO LBC’s LATEST MCABE PROFESSIONALS

Huge congratulations to LBC’s newest MCABE professionals – Adam Middleton, Liam McInerney and Bhavik Khokhani who last week passed their CABE professional interviews. Sharif Ahmed also passed with a conditional offer on successful submission of a technical report. Chartered Membership (MCABE) recognises an individual’s professional competence as a fully qualified Building Engineer, which is demonstrated … Continued

November 29, 2019

PROJECT: POPLAR WORKS MULTI-MILLION POUND FASHION HUB

Developed by Poplar HARAC in partnership with London College of Fashion, UAL and The Trampery which was designed and constructed by Niblock Building Contractors. The project has transformed garages at Abbott Road and Teviot Street and the open space next to the A12, into a fashion and makery enterprise centre, which will comprise manufacturing, training … Continued

November 21, 2019

CHARITY TREK – MOUNT TOUBKAL, MOROCCO

LBC would like to wish our colleague, Alex Stewart, from KTA Architects, Exeter, the best of luck with his Charity Trek through Mount Toubkal, Morocco. Alex and his friends are joining 46 Virgin Atlantic employees for this 3-day climb starting on 5 December 2019. Standing at 4167m Mount Toubkal is the highest mountain located in … Continued

November 19, 2019

LBC PROVIDES ONGOING SPONSORSHIP TO GOSH

LBC are pleased to offer their ongoing support to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). GOSH is one of the world’s leading children’s research hospitals. The hospital treats tens of thousands of seriously ill young people from across the UK every year, many of whom have been referred to GOSH only after their condition has become … Continued

November 19, 2019

PROJECT: WOOD STREET MEWS, LONDON

It has been our pleasure to work with colleagues at CMT Construction on their Wood Street Mews development. The development provides three blocks of flats ranging from two to seven storeys in height, and 29 residential units with a community space provision at ground floor level.

October 18, 2019

LBC SPONSORS CZWG ARCHITECTS INAUGRAL HI-VIS RUN

On 25 September CZWG Architects’ first HI-VIS Run took place with over 50 runners and volunteers completing the 5km route. Chelsea Way officially opened the event on behalf of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and spoke about how support matters as a fitting legacy to Stephen’s memory. The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust believes that architecture as … Continued

October 1, 2019

LONDON OFFICE RELOCATION

It is our pleasure to inform you that we are relocating to new, smarter business premises with effect from Monday 30 September 2019. Our new premises are at: 13 Woodstock Street, Mayfair, London W1C 2AG Our contact numbers remains the same (0207 993 9898), and you can continue to email us at info@londonbuildingcontrol.co.uk Our new … Continued

September 26, 2019

SOUTH WEST TEAM EXCEL AT EXETER BUSINESS CLUB’S FIZZ & QUIZ NIGHT

18 teams took part in the third annual Fizz and Quiz night held by the Exeter Business Club. The South West office team, under the name of ‘Buckfast at Tiffany’s’, were thrilled at coming second place in what was their first team quiz. A great time was had by all with the proceeds of the … Continued

September 26, 2019

THE WILDGOOSE CHASE 2019

Central London became a playground for LBC’s intrepid team (Charlene Collins, Jack House, Michael Lansley, Rob Jarvis and Ayesha) as they took part in this years Wildgoose Chase; in aid of CRASH Charity. Over 25 construction-industry teams took part in a variety of interactive tasks which saw participants making their way to various London destinations, … Continued

September 26, 2019

LONDON BUILDING CONTROL ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR FRANKIE STOREY AN ELITE AMATEUR BOXER FROM LUTON

Frankie is excelling in the sport and hopes to eventually leave his current bricklaying job and fulfil his dream of becoming a world level professional boxer. Fighting out of the famous Finchley & District Boxing Club in the bantam/ featherweight division, Frankie has won 37 out of 42 fights; has had 5 international bouts for … Continued

September 19, 2019

LBC CELEBRATES NEW OFFICE OPENING IN EXETER

LBC are pleased to announce the opening of their new office located at the Basepoint Business Centre, Yeoford Way, Matford Park, Exeter, EX2 8LB. The new branch will incorporate our firm’s ever-expanding Building Control Services. Manager, Alan Stokes heads the office and is joined by Senior Surveyor Nick Southall and Surveyors Graeme Morey, Nigel Winn and Andy Self … Continued

September 19, 2019

LBC ARE THE PROUD NEW SPONSORS OF CHICHESTER CITY COLTS REDS & WHITES

Chichester City Colts Reds and Whites used to be two teams originally, but both sets of managers had to step aside, meaning 24 players would have no team at all. They are all good friends so Ryan Robinson (LBC South) and Nathan Agate stepped in to manage them as one team. The new team had … Continued

September 2, 2019

PROJECT: THE ROYAL MARINES CHARITY SUPPORT HUB. LYMPSTONE

LBC are proud to have provided Building Control advice in relation to the construction of a new Support Hub for the nation’s Royal Marines at the Commando Training Centre.

July 31, 2019

PROJECT: TRANSFORMATION OF ST MARGARET’S SCHOOL

The redevelopment of the former St Margaret’s School in St Leonard’s.

July 24, 2019

PROJECT: TIMBER YARD, PERSHORE STREET, BIRMINGHAM

The Timber Yard is the first in a series of new homes developments planned by Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital in Birmingham.

July 23, 2019

London Building Control are proud sponsors of the CABE Annual Conference and Exhibition 2019

Achieving Professional Excellence

July 11, 2019

Project: Crystal Palace Park – new café pavilion

The new cafe business will support the ongoing conservation of the unique grade I listed dinosaur sculptures and geological illustrations.

July 9, 2019

Project: Crediton Medical Centre

The building is Phase 1 of a much larger planned facility including out-source provision from Exeter’s RD&E Hospital.

July 8, 2019

Project: Mother & baby unit

London Building Control is proud to have provided Building Control advice for this new 8-bed, Perinatal Unit at Wonford House, Exeter

July 8, 2019

LBC sponsors the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) – June 2019

Events included exhibitions and installation, talks and debates, open studies, tours and architecture evenings which focused on the importance of architecture and design in London today.

July 3, 2019

CRASH Annual Patrons Reception 2019 – Above and Beyond Awards Ceremony

Martyn Janzemin, Director of London Building Control attended the event along with representatives from the construction industry who support CRASH

July 2, 2019

Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2019

London Building Control are very proud to have provided Building Control advice in relation to 20 Stories, Manchester which has been shortlisted in the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2019.

July 2, 2019

LBC take part in London Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge

On a sunny afternoon in June London Building Control (for the third successive year) were proud to take part in the 21st London Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge, in aid of CRASH Charity.

June 25, 2019

Project: Paternoster House in Exeter

LBC are pleased to have provided building control advice on this project which comprises an attractive frontage, generous ground-floor space and lower-ground ancillary accommodation set in a central location in the heart of the city.

June 13, 2019

Project: Water Sport Centre for Exmouth

London Building Control provided Approved Inspector advice on the construction of the environmentally friendly Water Sport Centre for Exmouth, Sideshore.

June 6, 2019

Project: Sandy Park Hotel

London Building Control provided the approved inspector services for the new 250-bed hotel for Sandy Park which will include a leisure suite, restaurant, pedestrian footbridge, new access road and staff parking.

June 5, 2019

LBD South West CPD Event

A toolbox presentation talk on Part L by Richard Harris

June 5, 2019

We’ll be at MPIM The Worlds Leading Property Market, 12-15th March 2019

March 7, 2019

We’ll donate £10 to LandAid for every runner who joins a run in MIPIM

This year for every person who attends we at London Building Control will donate £10/per attendee to LandAid. Meaning you are not just having a good run but also raising money for a great cause.

February 4, 2019

City Tower Office

Loyalty from our Northern clients has helped fuel our continued growth, therefore we are proud to announce LBC has opened its first office in Manchester.

March 21, 2018

The Construction Cup 2017

The charitable fundraising event that took place at the beginning of the month was organised by the IBI Group and raised money for the Construction Youth Trust.

September 12, 2017