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Introduction Modern buildings are no longer just physical structures. They are digital environments run by connected systems and smart devices. These systems manage air conditioning, lighting, access control, and fire alarms. They make buildings safer and more efficient, but they also create new risks. If secure systems fail, the result can be disruption, reputational damage,… Continue reading Building Safety Cybersecurity: Protecting Golden Thread Data
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Refurbishment works are a chance to improve residential buildings, but they also bring risks that must be carefully managed. The Building Safety Act 2022 changed the way these projects are controlled, with stricter rules for higher risk buildings. These include high rise properties that are at least 18 metres tall or have seven or more… Continue reading How to Handle Building Safety During Refurbishments
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The way buildings are managed is changing. Compliance is no longer something that can be signed off on once and forgotten. Instead, it is a continuous process. A live building compliance check ensures that every stage of a project, from design to day-to-day operation, meets the standards set out in building regulations, approval and other… Continue reading How to Run a Live Building Compliance Check
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Why Post-Occupation Changes Need Careful Management Once a building is in use, it is common for owners or managers to make changes. These could be small updates or larger alterations to improve the space, meet new regulations or adapt to new uses. Even after completion, the structure of a building is rarely fixed forever. Structural… Continue reading Structural Change Compliance After Occupation
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The shift from asset ownership to building data stewardship The Building Safety Act has changed how building owners must manage their responsibilities. It is no longer enough to own the physical asset and keep basic records. Compliance now depends on the ability to handle information about the building as an organised and ongoing process. This… Continue reading Building Data Stewardship and the Building Safety Act
read more The role of a building owner has changed a lot in recent years. Events such as the Grenfell Tower tragedy led to new laws that increased safety requirements for anyone responsible for a building. The Building Safety Act 2022 sets out strict legal obligations, especially for those in charge of high rise residential buildings. Following… Continue reading Building Owner Safety Responsibilities Beyond the Checklist
read more What Are Emergency Inspections? An emergency inspection is a focused check carried out to see whether a workplace, facility, or site is prepared for urgent situations. It might take place after a hazardous incident, when a risk has been spotted, or as part of ongoing monitoring. A safety inspection reviews the conditions, equipment, and procedures… Continue reading Emergency Inspections and Audits Explained
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In the UK, building safety has become a top priority. The introduction of new rules under the Building Safety Act 2022 means that building owners and those involved in planning, designing, constructing, and managing buildings must now handle safety information in a more structured way. One of the most important changes is the need for… Continue reading Golden Thread for Mixed-Use Buildings
read more In today’s built environment, it’s not enough for a building to look good on paper or pass inspections at handover. What matters just as much — if not more — is how the building performs once people start using it. This is where post-occupancy compliance becomes important. It helps make sure buildings continue to work… Continue reading Post-Occupancy Compliance: Building Performance in Practice
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