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The Challenge of Managing Multiple At Risk Buildings Managing multiple at-risk buildings requires careful planning, proactive maintenance, and strict compliance with safety regulations. These properties often present additional challenges due to their age, construction materials, occupancy type, or past safety concerns. Unlike standard buildings, at-risk structures require enhanced oversight to ensure compliance and prevent potential… Continue reading Managing Multiple At-Risk Buildings Best Practices

The Arrival of the Building Safety Act 2022 The Building Safety Act 2022 marks a transformative era in building safety regulation across the United Kingdom. Enacted in response to high-profile incidents that revealed substantial weaknesses in existing protocols, this definitive legislation elevates safety standards and accountability. Acting as both a legal framework and an instigator… Continue reading How the Building Safety Act Impacts Property Managers

Trekking through the landscape of high-rise building safety is no small task. These towering structures, often over 23 metres high and sometimes surpassing seven stories, carry unique challenges and complexities. With past tragedies like the Grenfell Tower fire fresh in our minds, ensuring rigorous safety regulations is more critical than ever for the safety of… Continue reading Safety Rules for High Rise Buildings: Navigating the Regulations and Innovations

Borne out of the horrific lessons learned from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Building Safety Act of 2022 marks a huge turning point in legislation to improve safety across the UK’s building market. It mandates that buildings from construction through to demolition are managed in a way that ensures all stakeholders are safe, and sets… Continue reading What buildings fall under the Building Safety Act 2022?

The Accountable Person: Upholding Responsibility in Building Safety In the realm of building safety, accountability plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of occupants and the integrity of structures. The Building Safety Act of 2022 introduces a key concept known as the “Accountable Person,” who is entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing building safety… Continue reading The Accountable Person

The Building Safety Act of 2022 stands as a landmark piece of legislation, representing a significant milestone in the ongoing quest for safer, more resilient built environments. To truly appreciate the impact of this act, it’s essential to delve into its history, tracing the evolution of building safety regulations and the critical events that paved… Continue reading The Evolution of Safety: the Building Safety Act of 2022

In recent years, the discourse around building safety has gained significant traction, particularly in the UK, following tragic incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety standards, the UK government has introduced the Building Safety Golden Thread initiative. This groundbreaking approach aims to establish a comprehensive framework for… Continue reading Unlocking the Golden Thread: Ensuring Safety in UK Buildings

Your Home, Your Safety: A Vital Campaign for Building Safety In an ever-evolving world where safety concerns are paramount, ensuring the security of our homes becomes increasingly crucial. The UK government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an impactful campaign titled “Your Home, Your Safety,” aimed at empowering residents to take proactive measures towards… Continue reading Your Home, Your Safety: A Vital Campaign for Building Safety