With decades of experience in commercial fenestration, the team at Hazlemere understand how important it is to get the detail right. In the latest edition of our video newsletter we look at the hot topic of higher risk buildings, the changing building safety regime and what it means for clients, designers, contractors and specialist suppliers.
This episode explains what qualifies as a higher-risk building and why Gateway 2 is such a critical stage. Before construction can begin, project teams need sufficiently developed, design information to demonstrate compliance. For fenestration packages, that means making key decisions about system selection, performance and installation earlier, with the right technical evidence in place.
We also discuss the improvements being made to the Building Safety Regulator’s approval process. While application times and approval rates are moving in the right direction, the quality of a submission still matters. Incomplete or poorly coordinated information can create significant delays, and we discuss why approval with requirements is not a licence to start work with an unfinished design.
The conversation covers the Golden Thread too: the digital record of what was designed, approved, installed and changed throughout a building’s lifecycle. Alongside this sits the need to demonstrate competence, not only through individual experience but through the systems, people and resources of every organisation involved.
Finally, we consider what this means for the client and why early engagement with a capable fenestration partner can make such a difference. Watch the newsletter below to discover how clear responsibilities, robust technical information and a traceable record of decisions can help project teams manage risk and deliver stronger, better-coordinated outcomes.
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We’d love to hear from you if you want to discuss any of the points raised in this edition. Feel free to give us a call on 01494 897600 if you’d like to know more or have a forthcoming project you’d appreciate some advice on.
