HOW IS THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SHAPING THE RACE TO NET ZERO?
In the ever-evolving narrative of our environment, the construction industry plays a pivotal role. This has never been more true as we work towards a more sustainable future. As we navigate through the intricacies of environmental change, it’s heartening to see this sector take meaningful strides towards net zero. Net-zero, retrofit and environmental sustainability have […]
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE GOLDEN THREAD WITHIN THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT
The golden thread is defined as ‘The golden thread is defined as ‘the information that allows you to understand a building and the steps needed to keep both the building and people safe, now and in the future.’[1] It refers to the maintenance of accurate and reliable digital information throughout the lifecycle of a building. […]
CONSTRUCTION VERIFICATION – WHAT IS IT? HOW CAN IT HELP WITH GATEWAY 3?
Construction verification isn’t a new phenomenon. However, the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 means buildings higher than 18 metres or 7 stories are required to follow legislation to aid the quality of construction work. The final step of this process, Gateway 3 became active in October 2023. Gateway 3 acts as the final […]
INTRODUCING GATEWAY 3 WITHIN THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT
This month, the next step of the Building Safety Act will be made part of active legislation. Gateway 3 is an important stage that will require transparent building information, along with evidence of the build to support the application. Gateway 3 specifically looks at the completion of building works. Throughout this article, we will look […]