LABSS

Local Authority Building Standards Scotland

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An informative and interesting day for South West Verifiers at the first of the Scottish Building Standards Hub Roadshows in the fantastic facilities at @UniWestScotland in Ayr.

[Scottish Government Building Standards @ScotGovBldgStds]

The updated versions of the Building Standards Procedural Handbook and the Building Standards Enforcement Handbook have now been published on the Scottish Government website, accessible at https://t.co/xjNpNsXtj4

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Share your views to help improve fire safety in Scotland. Consultation closes 10 April.

[Scottish Government Building Standards @ScotGovBldgStds]

Building warrant fees will be changing from 1 April 2026, marking the final stage of the 3-year building warrant fee model to support changes introduced through the Futures Board Programme to strengthen the building standards system in Scotland. Read more https://t.co/DZqmpXHdYr

[Scottish Government Building Standards @ScotGovBldgStds]

The April 2026 Technical Handbooks are now published, applying to building warrant applications from 6 April 2026.
Updates reflect Simon and Richard’s Law and revised guidance on fire safety, flood risk and accessible entrances.
More info: https://t.co/xjNpNsXtj4

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The Scottish Government has launched a Call for Evidence to review Section 2 (Fire) of Building Standards, a key commitment in our response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report. Share your views to help improve fire safety in Scotland. Read more https://t.co/WnSj2fjpRW

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Graduates (Building Standards) - FLK12687 | Falkirk Council | myjobscotland https://t.co/WNqgWxjTLt via @myjobscotland

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Building Standards Co-ordinator - FLK12670 | Falkirk Council | myjobscotland https://t.co/kdQ3qCCZrA via @myjobscotland

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Assistant Building Standards Surveyor - HQ - SBO09000 | Scottish Borders Council | myjobscotland https://t.co/7QnLHmxVNM via @myjobscotland

[Scottish Government Building Standards @ScotGovBldgStds]

The revised Building Standards Procedural Handbook Version 1.8 includes the revised table of fees applicable to all building warrant applications. The handbook takes effect from 1 April 2025 onwards. Read more https://t.co/Chp4FfsyDa

[Scot Gov Fairer @ScotGovFairer]

Housing Minister @PaulMcLennan7 has announced @scotgov’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report along with £10m for a new fund owners can apply to for an assessment of cladding in their buildings.

More information here: https://t.co/eSv1JjIJt8

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Learn more about the new role to strengthen building standards in Scotland https://t.co/9SAILCvt9A

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Dangerous Building https://t.co/vc4czoeyX9 via @myjobscotland

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Building Standards Surveyor - 417170 | Fife Council | myjobscotland https://t.co/S9jQi79jvO via @myjobscotland

[Scottish Government Building Standards @ScotGovBldgStds]

Building warrant fees in Scotland are changing from 1 April 2025 in support of the changes introduced through the Futures Board Programme to strengthen the building standards system in Scotland. Read more https://t.co/44ov3TAcYC

[Scottish Government Building Standards @ScotGovBldgStds]

We have published a blog post on strengthening assessment of competency for the Building Standards Profession. Read more https://t.co/N5t1YGLg4E

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We have published a blog on the recent launch of the Scottish Building Standards Hub, and presentation of LABSS Modern Apprenticeship Awards. Read more https://t.co/snZwNquXxH

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Scotland continues to progress fire safety regime

https://t.co/Sj5jGn3NqI

[Scottish Government Finance and Economy @scotgoveconomy]

We want to hear your views on proposals for a Scottish Building Safety Levy.

The levy aims to raise funds for fixing cladding safety issues in Scotland, in line with measures proposed in England.

Complete the consultation by 18 November > https://t.co/3l7ToAemKK

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Scottish Building Standards Hub - Recruitment for Learning and Development Officer

https://t.co/I06P2NSlpk