WELCOMING ALIGN BUILDING CONTROL TO ICA GROUP
We are pleased to announce that Align Building Control has officially joined ICA Group, strengthening our shared expertise and expanding our building control services across England and Wales.
Founded in 2012, Align is a Registered Building Control Approver licensed by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Align Building Control have surveyors with a comprehensive knowledge of the building regulations and all relevant legislation, enabling them to offer an excellent service.
Working across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, arts, hospitality, leisure, energy, and industrial.
Align is known for its collaborative and pro-active approach with clients, developers, architects, and contractors. Their reputation is built on responsiveness and technical knowledge, with a company culture that compliments that at ICA Group.
For more information visit www.aligngroup.co.uk.
COOK BROWN BUILDING CONTROL ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF WYRE COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS
Cook Brown Building Control are proud sponsors of the Wyre Community First Responders, a volunteer-led charity supporting the West Midlands Ambulance Service by attending emergency 999 calls. Between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, CFR teams responded to over 11,000 Category 1 and 2 calls, including heart attacks, cardiac arrests, and mental health emergencies. These dedicated volunteers receive no pay or expenses and rely entirely on sponsorships and donations to cover vehicle costs, fuel, and maintenance. If you can, please support their life-saving work by donating, click here.
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUILDING CONTROL PROFESSIONALS
MORGAN LAMBERT CHARITY GOLF DAY RETURNS
Morgan Lambert will be hosting their annual Charity Golf Day on Thursday, 4th September 2025 at the Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield.
This year, they’re once again supporting the Yorkshire Children’s Charity, helping to make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged children across the region.
Stay tuned for updates by following Morgan Lambert on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Principal Registered Building Inspector, Josh Thomas, recently took part in a school careers day, giving students an insight into the world of Cook Brown Building Control.
From site inspections to safety regulations, he showcased the important role his profession plays in shaping safe, sustainable buildings for the future. A great opportunity to inspire the next generation and spark interest in building control!
HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL ISO TRAINING
Hickton Quality Control recently had the opportunity to receive ISO training from Richard Dolman and his team at Glade Consulting Services Ltd.
The training session was incredibly well-delivered, and their guidance has provided the team with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for Hickton Quality Control’s upcoming annual audits.
A big thank you to the team for their support!
HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL ATTEND ICWCI CONFERENCE
Hickton Quality Control recently attended the ICWCI Conference in Pontyclun, South Wales.
It was a valuable opportunity to network, reconnect with familiar faces, and highlight our continued commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
The team had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed being part of the event.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDREW BULLEN ON COMPLETING IRONMAN 70.3 MALLORCA
Qualitas Compliance’s Managing Building Regulation Consultant, Andrew Bullen, recently completed IRONMAN 70.3 in AlcúdiaMallorca!
With less than a year to prepare and by his own admission, never being particularly sporty, Andrew took on this incredible challenge. While he occasionally cycled, (usually on an e-bike), preferred walking over running, and typically swam at his local leisure centre, he committed himself fully to the training required.
The IRONMAN 70.3 is no small feat. It involves a 1.2-mile open water swim in the Bay of Alcúdia, a 56-mile bike ride including a tough climb to Coll de Femenia at 576m above sea level, and finishes with a 13.1-mile run.
To prepare, Andrew turned to a friend and former schoolmate, now Personal Trainer, Rachel Hurst of Body Planners in Sheffield. Alongside Jake Cook of JC-Tri, they supported Andrew through his training journey to get him ready for the gruelling event. Thanks to their guidance and encouragement and Andrew’s determination, he completed the race in 8 hours and 9 minutes. Congratulations Andrew, on this fantastic achievement!
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK:
OVER 2 MILLION STEPS FOR CHARITY
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we launched an internal Walking Challenge, encouraging colleagues to take time out, move more, and reconnect with the simple yet powerful act of walking.
Walking has been shown to reduce stress, lift your mood, and improve focus, making it a valuable tool for supporting mental health in our daily lives. By taking even a short walk each day, we can create space to pause, reflect, and reset. The challenge served as a reminder of how small, mindful actions like walking, can have a meaningful impact on our wellbeing, both mentally and physically.
In total, we collectively walked an incredible 2,194,836 steps, covering approximately 1,755 kilometres. To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of completing over 41 marathons, an outstanding effort from everyone involved. As a reward for their fantastic efforts, the winning team received a £200 donation to a charity of their choice, with the second, third, and fourth place teams receiving £150, £100, and £50 respectively.
1st Place: Pace of Mind – 636,541 steps
Charity: 2Wish, supporting those affected by the sudden death of young people.
2nd Place: I C A Little Silhouetto of a (Walker) –580,977 steps
Charity: Prostate Cancer UK, funding vital research to help stop prostate cancer.
3rd Place: Souls Are on Fire – 568,855 steps
Charity: SANDS, working to save babies’ lives and support bereaved families.
4th Place: The Strolling Stones – 408,463 steps
Charity: UK Sepsis Trust, committed to ending preventable deaths and improving outcomes for sepsis survivors.
A huge well done to everyone who took part, your enthusiasm, dedication, and team spirit made this challenge such a success!
MORGAN LAMBERT WELCOMES ACIS GROUP AND METHODIST HOMES PROJECTS
Morgan Lambert are pleased to share updates on two exciting client partnerships, as they continue to grow their portfolio of compliance auditing and quality assurance services across the country.
Managing Director Lee Bradshaw shares: “Having worked with Acis Group many years ago, we are delighted to be back in contract with them to support the auditing of their heating, electrical and wider compliance programmes. With properties in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, this programme will enhance our North East client portfolio.”
Lee also commented on a further update with Methodist Homes (MHA): “Based in Derby but with a national portfolio of care homes and retirement living properties, MHA have a large commercial heating range of equipment, from boilers to laundry and catering systems. We will be providing quality assurance services across their heating and electrical stock.”
Morgan Lambert looks forward to continuing these valued partnerships and delivering excellence across all their projects!
JOIN HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL FOR A MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Hickton Quality Control will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Wednesday 24th September at their new office, located at 5B Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PY.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy coffee and cake while supporting a great cause, and also a chance to explore their new workspace, following their recent move from the Elsecar office.
To stay updated with the latest from Hickton Quality Control, you can follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Registered Building Inspector (Class 2)
Company: Cook Brown Building Control
Location: South-West region
Due to continued growth, we have exciting vacancies for experienced Commercial Building Control Surveyors in our SouthWest region.
Principal Building Regulations Consultant
Company: Qualitas Compliance
Location: Remote/Hybrid/On-site
We are a rapidly growing Building Regulations and Fire Safety Consultancy in search of a Building Regulations Consultant with responsibility for delivering our core services on a variety of project work.
Clerk of Works
Company: Hickton Quality Control
Location: Nationwide
We are actively seeking Clerk of Works on an on-going basis or full-time and part-time projects. Hickton Quality Control work on projects across the UK, to provide Quality Site Inspections for our clients.
Commercial Gas Quality Control Auditor
Company: Morgan Lambert
Location: Nationwide
The role of a Commercial Gas Quality Control Auditor will entail quality control inspections, stock condition surveys, intrusive third party opinion inspections carried out for social housing providers nationwide.
Senior/Principal Registered Building Inspector (Class 3)
Company: Cook Brown Building Control
Location: Bristol & London
We are seeking a Senior/Principal
Registered Building Inspector to join our London office and Bristol office. The role offers exciting opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, and work as part of a dynamic team of surveyors.
Principal Fire Safety Consultant
Company: Qualitas Compliance
Location: Remote/Hybrid/On-site
Due to continued success and growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join Qualitas Compliance as a Principal Fire Consultant. This role offers the chance to contribute to high-profile projects while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment
