BUILDING SAFETY GUIDES
Navigating Gateway 2: Safety Case Reporting
There has been significant industry concern regarding the lengthy approval times for Gateway 2 applications. While the BSR is undergoing significant transformations, the industry still hold the accountability for the quality of submissions. For occupied HRBs, a robust Safety Case Report may be key to gateway approval.
A Year On: How the Landscape Has Transformed Since April 2024
Since April 2024, when the BSR began requesting Building Assessment Certificates (BACs), we’ve witnessed a fundamental shift in how high-rise residential buildings are managed and regulated.
Safety Management Best Practices for High-Rise Buildings
By implementing these best practices, high-rise buildings can significantly strengthen their safety management processes, creating a safer and more secure environment for all residents.
A Timeline of Progress: Addressing the UK’s Cladding Crisis
On the 2nd of December 2024, the UK government introduced the Remediation Acceleration Plan to address the slow progress in fixing unsafe cladding on residential buildings across England. Here is a detailed timeline of the UK government’s cladding remediation efforts highlights a complex journey since the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Navigating the Building Safety Act
Navigating the Building Safety CaseUnderstanding the Safety Case ReportResident Engagement - Beyond the StrategyGet in TouchSpeak to one of our team members today and find out more how Black Boots can assist your Safety Case Reporting!The Building Safety Act 2022 has...
Managing Building Safety Risks
During the development of BB-SCR, our AI tool for writing safety case reports, we have been fortunate enough to work with many building managers and their safety cases. And what has struck me, is just how challenging it is to ensure every building risk is properly...