Compliance
If an LBP licence is expiring during a build, do not leave it to the last minute. Plan renewal, supervision, records, and client communication early.
An expiring LBP licence is easy to ignore until it becomes urgent. On a live build, that can create stress for the builder, the client, and anyone relying on your supervision of restricted building work.
The first step is simple: check the expiry date before the job starts and again before critical stages. If renewal falls inside the programme, treat it like a project milestone. Do not assume paperwork will be instant.
Start renewal early and keep evidence of the process. If there is any chance of delay, talk to the project owner, your team, and any other licensed practitioners involved. Silence creates more risk than the expiry itself.
Restricted building work needs a properly licensed person attached to it. If your licence will not be current for a period, arrange another suitably licensed LBP to supervise or take responsibility where appropriate. Make the handover explicit and documented.
Keep clean records around what was completed before expiry, what was supervised by whom, and what inspections or checks were done. Photos, site notes, and signed records protect everyone if questions arise later.
The smart way to finish is to plan the licence issue before it becomes a site issue. Renewal, supervision cover, and documentation are much easier to manage early than after work has already moved past critical stages.
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