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The UK National Audit Office has published a report on progress toward remediating unsafe cladding in England, noting significant funding and safety challenges in reaching full remediation https://lnkd.in/eCn2K9bU #FireSafety #BuildingSafety #CladdingRemediation #PublicSafety #UKGovernment #NationalAuditOffice

Do you know your requirements under the updated Building Regulations? If you're unsure, don't worry! Dorran Burton has produced a useful guide to help Clients navigate the process for non-higher risk buildings and breaks down the key steps and responsibilities in a clear, straightforward way. Take a look ⬇️ #Construction #BuildingRegulations #NonHigherRiskBuildings

With the updated Building Regulations creating uncertainty in the Construction Industry, this guide is an invaluable resource for Clients who are navigating the complexities of the new requirements….. Take a look! 👀 #BuildingSafetyAct #BRAE

It's finally here. The Government's plan to accelerate cladding remediation. I'm still working through it and will share my thoughts over the next coming days. But I will leave this extract here for now... "We propose closing this information gap and providing greater certainty to residents, by legislating to require the registration of 11-18m residential buildings. Once this process is complete we will, for the first time, have a complete register of relevant buildings (i.e. residential buildings above 11m) making the task of identifying, assessing and fixing those that require it, much faster and more straightforward." I've always said the Building Safety Act is a code of best practice and in time, the legislators would impose the duty holder regime to what's known in the act as "relevant buildings" before applying it to all residential buildings. And it seems I was right...no building should escape the new regulatory framework. https://lnkd.in/eeJ-xbzP #buildingsafety #bsa

At Hamilton, we recognise how vital building control applications are for maintaining safety and compliance in construction projects. 🏗️ The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has recently tackled challenges affecting the approval process for higher-risk building work. We've summarised these important updates, including recent changes in application processing, on our blog. Explore the details here: https://lnkd.in/eWiCyKDf #Hamilton #BuildingControlAuthority #BuildingSafety #Regulations

Have you heard of the Golden Thread Principle? If you haven’t, it’s a set of principles that was outlined in The Building Regulations Advisory Committee’s (BRAC) golden thread report. Its purpose is to store, manage, maintain, and retain the information that supports building safety, as well as ensuring the responsible people have access to the right information when it is required. The relevant information is stored digitally and includes details about the building’s lifecycle, from design to ongoing management. To read more and find out about the ten principles, you can visit our website and our ‘News & Insights’ section. #BuildingRegulations #TimberFrameSustainability #FutureOfConstruction #TimberFrameExperts #OffsiteConstruction #TimberFrameStructures #GoldenThread

⚖️ Stay Ahead with Compliance Confidence! ⚖️ Keeping up with building regulations and codes isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting your tenants and your investment. Here’s how staying compliant benefits you: ✔️ Safety First: Ensure your property meets fire, electrical, and structural safety standards. 🚨 ✔️ Avoid Legal Risks: Prevent penalties and lawsuits by following the latest codes. 📜 ✔️ Boost Value: Properties with up-to-date certifications attract higher-quality tenants and buyers. 📈 💡 Tip: Schedule regular inspections and stay informed on local updates. Compliance isn’t a one-and-done deal—it’s an ongoing commitment! Have questions about local regulations? Drop them below! 👇 #BuildingManagement #ComplianceMatters #RealEstateTips #PropertyManagement #SafetyFirst

While significant industry attention has been paid to construction requirements and remedying defects of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Act has a much wider impact. Here, we discuss how the act might affect works to commercial units. https://ow.ly/2I2L50SCcuJ #BSA2022 #BuildingSafetyAct2022 #realestate #higherriskbuildings #commercial #commercialproperty

Strong independent inspections, with enforcement powers are required to fix this broken system. Like Public Hygiene, any site should have the constant thought that someone can visit at any time. Construction in general focus on program, program is budget/balance sheet driven, and the tender process prioritises cost over competence, with specialists asked to do more for less to meet the requirement. Random inspections with penalties are the only thing that will help change rapidly. In terms of fixing all the badly installed work, Rayner would be better allocating some to legislate for real checks and balances.

The worst thing that you can do is stay in the dark about compliance. You need to understand your responsibilities in full in line with the Building Safety Act in order to safeguard those who use your buildings on a day-to-day basis. At a glance, the Act has introduced a more stringent regulatory framework for higher-risk buildings in England (defined as any building over 18m or 7 storeys tall with at least two residential units), with the below key changes: ➡️ Two new roles and responsibilities, including the "Accountable Person (AP)" and the The Building Safety Regulator (BSR). ➡️ A requirement for a "Golden Thread" of information to demonstrate a building's compliance through its lifecycle from design through to operation and maintenance. ➡️ The requirement for building owners to register their buildings with the Building Safety Regulator. ➡️ A new regulatory framework for the design, construction and occupation of higher-risk buildings, including a "gateway" system For a full breakdown of the Building Safety Act 2022, click the button below to be taken to our blog post. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/engayHV4