NHBC & LABC Partners

Quality Assurance Partnerships for Commercial Construction Excellence

Ensuring Comprehensive Warranties and Building Control Compliance Across Large-Scale Infrastructure, Premier Office Developments, Dynamic Retail Hubs, Advanced Industrial Facilities, and Key Public Sector Projects.

In the commercial construction sector, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and appropriate warranties are not merely administrative considerations but fundamental components of project success and long-term asset value. At WB, we have established strategic partnerships with leading warranty providers and building control bodies to ensure that all our commercial projects—from large-scale infrastructure developments and prestigious office buildings to expansive retail centres, specialised industrial facilities, and critical public sector assets—are delivered to the highest standards of quality and compliance, providing our clients with complete peace of mind and robust protection for their investment.

Comprehensive Warranty Coverage for Commercial Developments

To ensure that both our clients and their prospective tenants or purchasers (in the case of new build commercial developments for sale) are fully protected with appropriate warranties and insurance coverage, WB has established strong partnerships with leading warranty providers. While the National House Building Council (NHBC) is primarily associated with residential developments, we apply similar principles of quality assurance and warranty protection to our commercial projects through equivalent commercial warranty providers and specialist insurers. Our partners are capable of delivering projects to exacting standards that meet or exceed the requirements for comprehensive structural warranties and latent defects insurance.

For new office developments, retail parks, industrial units, and other commercial assets, these warranties typically provide coverage for structural integrity, weatherproofing, and other critical building elements for periods of 10-12 years post-completion. This level of protection is increasingly demanded by commercial investors, funders, and end-users as a mark of quality and as a safeguard against unforeseen defects. WB’s commitment to working with established warranty providers ensures that your commercial development not only meets the necessary technical standards during construction but also carries the appropriate long-term protection that enhances its marketability and investment value.

Consistent Building Control Standards Through Strategic Partnerships

For consistency in our deliverables and to streamline the regulatory compliance process, WB has ensured that all our subcontracted build solutions for larger commercial projects are compatible with Local Authority Building Control (LABC) partners or Approved Inspectors. This strategic approach to building control is particularly valuable for larger commercial developments, multi-site retail rollouts, or complex industrial facilities where consistent interpretation and application of building regulations across different locations is essential.

For substantial commercial and new build projects, this partnership approach ensures that all certification and inspection requirements are handled through a single, coordinated point of contact. This significantly reduces the administrative burden on our clients, minimizes the risk of compliance gaps or inconsistencies, and helps to maintain project momentum by avoiding delays in the approval process. Our LABC partners or Approved Inspectors work collaboratively with our design and construction teams from the early stages of a project, providing pre-application advice that helps to identify and address potential compliance issues before they impact the programme.

This integrated approach to building control is particularly beneficial for commercial projects with complex technical requirements, such as specialised industrial facilities with process-specific needs, office buildings targeting high sustainability ratings, or retail environments with specific fire safety considerations. By establishing these strategic partnerships, WB ensures that your commercial development not only meets all statutory requirements but does so in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.