The Golden Thread: A Foundation for Safer Construction

The Building Engineering Services Association has shared that the new Building Safety Regulator team led by Andy Roe has made rapid progress on planning while calling for renewed focus on remediation BESA Group’s Rachel Davidson highlighted Innovation Unit batching and account managers and Building Safety Regulator CEO Charlie Pugsley noted skills shortages and operational changes as thousands of HRB schemes and remediation applications moved through Gateway 2 What steps should be prioritised to reduce delays in HRB remediation while maintaining safety standards? Answer in the comments Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXCNHzcZ #BuildingSafety #BSR #PlanningGateway2 #Remediation #HigherRiskBuildings #Construction #FireSafety #Regulation

🔍 Building Safety Regulator capacity is shaping your construction project outcomes The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has a huge task in front of it right now in approving higher-risk buildings, regulating professional competence and monitoring building control providers. As of 1 October 2025 the BSR had 152 live new-build applications covering ~33,670 homes and 253 remediation projects with ~22,300 units. Ultimately, here’s what it means for those operating in the built environment, their teams and their clients: ✔️ Longer decision times unless your submission is rock-solid - Average determination times are already exceeding 12 weeks, and the pressure on the system is increasing. ✔️ Competence and registration cannot be overlooked - All building control professionals have to be registered under the BSR regime. Organisations must be ready. ✔️ Early planning is critical - Preparing at RIBA Stage 2 (or earlier) and submitting complete, well-structured documentation will greatly increase the chances of timely approval. enevo Building Safety is seeing first-hand how regulator capacity constraints are currently creating bottlenecks, but also the opportunities available for those who get ahead of the curve. Our expert team is helping clients establish governance, develop the digital golden thread of information, sequence their projects effectively and engage proactively with the regulator. 📣 Have you factored regulator capacity and its impact into your project timeline, procurement and stakeholder engagement strategy? If not, now is the time to ensure delays and capacity pressures don’t become risks to your project. 👉 Read our fuller article here: https://lnkd.in/e4VVPr8F #BuildingSafety #BuildingControl #GrenfellInquiry #ConstructionRegulation #enevo

🔍 Building Safety Regulator capacity is shaping your construction project outcomes The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has a huge task in front of it right now in approving higher-risk buildings, regulating professional competence and monitoring building control providers. As of 1 October 2025 the BSR had 152 live new-build applications covering ~33,670 homes and 253 remediation projects with ~22,300 units. Ultimately, here’s what it means for those operating in the built environment, their teams and their clients: ✔️ Longer decision times unless a submission is rock-solid - Average determination times are already exceeding 12 weeks, and the pressure on the system is increasing. ✔️ Competence and registration cannot be overlooked - All building control professionals have to be registered under the BSR regime. Organisations must be ready. ✔️ Early planning is critical - Preparing at RIBA Stage 2 (or earlier) and submitting complete, well-structured documentation will greatly increase the chances of timely approval. enevo Building Safety is seeing first-hand how regulator capacity constraints are currently creating bottlenecks, but also the opportunities available for those who get ahead of the curve. Our expert team is helping clients establish governance, develop the digital golden thread of information, sequence their projects effectively and engage proactively with the regulator. 📣 Have you factored regulator capacity and its impact into your project timeline, procurement and stakeholder engagement strategy? If not, now is the time to ensure delays and capacity pressures don’t become risks to your project. 👉 Read our fuller article here: https://lnkd.in/eyk4yhrD #BuildingSafety #BuildingControl #GrenfellInquiry #ConstructionRegulation #enevo

Procurement in transition: the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 The Building Safety Act has fundamentally changed how the construction industry operates, shifting the focus to collaboration, accountability, and design certainty. In his latest piece for Place North West, Russell Wright-Turner MRICS of Walker Sime explores how the Act’s three-stage Gateway process is transforming procurement - from funder commitment and programme planning to risk management and design responsibility. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/epPhR933

A must-read piece from Place North West written by Russell Wright-Turner MRICS exploring how the Building Safety Act is reshaping procurement strategies for the High Risk Buildings across the UK construction sector. This piece highlights the importance of a partnering mindset - something Walker Sime champions in every project we deliver. #WalkerSime #BuildingSafetyAct #Procurement #Collaboration

The Building Safety Act 2022 continues to shape how procurement and accountability are handled across the built environment. While its focus remains on high-risk residential buildings, its influence is now being felt in commercial property and mixed-use developments too. For local authorities and asset owners, recent changes highlight the growing need for clear governance, accountable procurement, and well-defined responsibility across every stage of a project. The recent shift aligns with our long-standing commitment to robust management, competency, and collaboration across our commercial and joint venture portfolios; focusing on values that drive safety, trust, and long-term performance. Read more on the evolving landscape via Place North West: https://lnkd.in/epPhR933 #CommercialProperty #PropertyManagement #Governance #BuildingSafetyAct #AssetManagement #Langtree #PublicSectorProperty

In this article in Building Magazine Andy Roe, the chair of the Building Safety Regulator, argues for professional regulation in the construction sector to be extended beyond the building control profession. #BuildingSafetyRegulator #BSR #buildingcontrol #construction 

High-risk construction demands more than just standard safety procedures. In this article, we explore how early involvement, clear oversight, and consistent processes help maintain safety and compliance on complex projects. Read more below 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/emiUb9Vj #HighRiskBuildings #ConstructionSafety #BuildingCompliance #ACSConstructionGroup #ProjectDelivery

Building Safety Act Gateway rules are reshaping how high-rise buildings are approved. Here’s what Gateway 1, 2 and 3 mean for construction projects – and how to meet the Building Safety Regulator’s expectations. https://buff.ly/PC4V8HO #BuildingSafetyAct #Gateway #BuildingSafetyRegulator #ConstructionCompliance #HighRiseSafety #BuildingControl

🏗️ The Building Safety Act has changed everything for UK construction. Accountability, transparency, and traceability are now at the heart of every project — especially for higher-risk buildings. Our latest blog breaks down what the Building Safety Act means for contractors and how Gsite helps you stay compliant at every stage: ✅ Understand the 3 key gateways ✅ Know what’s required for sign-off ✅ Learn how Gsite simplifies documentation, inspections, and the Golden Thread 🔗 Read the full article to see how Gsite helps you meet Building Safety Act requirements with confidence. #BuildingSafetyAct #ConstructionSoftware #DigitalConstruction #GoldenThread #Compliance #Gsite #GlodonUK #BuildingSafety https://lnkd.in/dbjU8bV4