Category: Golden Thread

Building compliance now plays a major role in how insurance claims are assessed, priced and approved across the United Kingdom. The rules that govern construction and ongoing building management have changed over the last few years. This is largely due to lessons learned since the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the introduction of the Building Safety… Continue reading How Building Compliance Affects Insurance Claims

Heritage properties are valued for their history and character, but they come with challenges that modern buildings do not face. Many were built before current safety rules existed, which means they can contain risks linked to fire safety, structural strength, water system quality, electrical systems and general building condition. Making sure these properties stay safe… Continue reading How to Make Sure Heritage Properties are Safe and Compliant

Healthcare facilities operate in some of the most demanding environments in the UK. Hospitals, GP practices, clinics and specialist care settings are full of complex systems, high-risk areas and equipment that must work safely at all times. Keeping these buildings compliant is essential for patient safety. The challenge is that compliance often becomes scattered across… Continue reading How Can Healthcare Facilities Keep Their Buildings Compliant

Smart cities are becoming more common as technology shapes the way people live and work. These connected environments rely on data, digital systems and coordinated planning. While this creates new opportunities, it also brings new risks. To keep buildings and communities safe, the information behind every structure has to be accurate, accessible and easy to… Continue reading How to Make Your Smart City More Secure with the Golden Thread

The way information is recorded and shared throughout the life of a building has changed significantly in recent years. With the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, duty holders are now legally required to maintain a complete, accurate and accessible record of safety information from design through to demolition. This idea is known as… Continue reading Managing Safety Information from Design Through to Demolition

Digital safety records are changing the way organisations manage safety and compliance. For maintenance teams, the move away from paper files brings clearer communication, quicker reporting, and stronger accountability. These systems are only effective when the people using them feel confident. Training, therefore, plays a decisive role in making digital records part of everyday practice.… Continue reading Empowering Maintenance Teams: Training on Digital Safety Records

Keeping on top of compliance has always been a challenge. Whether following frameworks such as PCI DSS, proving safety checks have been done, or preparing for a compliance and audit review, the same issue arises. Evidence collection takes time, relies on people remembering to update records, and often creates pressure just before an inspection. Automating… Continue reading Automating Evidence Collection for Building Safety

The Building Safety Act has changed how the construction industry manages information. It now demands more transparency, accountability, and access to accurate data at every stage of a building’s lifecycle. At the centre of this shift is the golden thread of information, a digital record that allows accountable persons to understand, manage, and prove compliance… Continue reading Migrating Legacy Records into Golden Thread Systems

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