Plan now or get caught out as legislation comes into force
Many of the Building Safety Act鈥檚 provisions are yet to be finalised, so this article suggests steps BTR developers should take action now.
Building Safety
Failing to future-proof technological infrastructure can lead to costly retro-fitting and customer dissatisfaction
This article provides an overview of common problems and their impact if technology is not fully considered at building design stage
Investors and developers have to consider a wide range of variables before taking the plunge in a Build to Rent scheme
This article breaks down the risk areas for BTR into investment, development and design and highlights the key areas which investors and developers need to consider
Risks for investors, building owners and operators in failing to budget for maintenance services
Thorough maintenance planning and budgeting will avoid any unnecessary surprises, reduce the risk of major failures and keep pace with legislative change
Building Safety Bill outlines construction ‘Gateways’
Here's all you need to know about construction Gateways and the role of the HSE in the Building Safety Bill
The role of Approved Inspectors in complying with building regulations鈥�
When developing a Build to Rent scheme, you will need to appoint a鈥痓uilding inspector, who will work alongside you to ensure your project meets Building Regulations.鈥�
‘High-risk’ buildings will require accountable people to shoulder considerable responsibilities
This article sets鈥痮ut鈥痳esponsibilities that will exist when the Building Safety Bill comes into force and details of property information that will form the Golden Thread
Bill expected to come into law by 2023
New statutory system for regulating building safety will have significant commercial and contractual implications
Key provisions of the Fire Safety Act 2021
The Fire Safety Act 2021 details fire safety obligations in multi-occupied residential buildings
Seven steps on how to find the secure sweet spot between an automated and an interactive experience
Design your access control at the start of the project or be locked into inferior choices