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Issue 45 - Summer 08
Issue 45 - Summer 08
Shake-up could still prove costly for building control
Government insists the building industry, local authorities and home owners will all benefit from the proposed shake-up to the building control system. While broadly welcoming the proposals in the Future of Building Control consultation, LABC has questioned the lack of detail on the security of building control revenues

Midlands
Treading new boards in Shrewsbury
The prospect of a new theatre for the residents and catchment area of Shrewsbury has been on the cards for many years, and now finally, it is taking shape
Treading new boards in Shrewsbury

North
Doors open to Oldham’s multi-million pound flagship schools
Two brand new state-of-the-art secondary schools in Oldham have opened their doors for the very first time and are already proving to be a big hit
Doors open to Oldham’s multi-million pound flagship schools

South East
To the Manor born again
City & Country Group (C&CG) constructs new homes but notably specialises in restoring and converting historic properties into unique dwellings of merit and character. Working closely with Forest Heath District Council Building Control, it applied fresh and original thinking to space planning when preserving the original proportions, features and splendour of Herringswell Manor, near Newmarket in Suffolk
To the Manor born again

South West
Building control in demand for Countryside development
The Countryside Centre is located in a large area of ancient woodland on the eastern edge of Worcester, within easy reach of the city centre. It has grown in popularity over the last 10 years with an ever increasing demand to provide quality recreational facilities for the general public. Worcester Building Control helped the design and construction teams reach their objectives
Building control in demand for Countryside development

Wales
Construction industry honoured in South Wales
From luxury apartments, renovations and state of the art educational facilities to an international swimming pool, building projects large and small were honoured at the South Wales construction industry’s ‘Oscars’ in April – the LABC Cymru South Wales Building Awards 2008
Construction industry honoured in South Wales