As building safety regulations evolve, it’s crucial for everyone involved in construction to stay up to date—whether you’re an architect, contractor, or interior designer. However, with complex rules and new legal requirements, understanding the complete safety journey for high-risk buildings (HRBs) can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the regulations. That’s where our Building Safety Journey Poster comes in. It is a clear and user-friendly guide designed to break down the essentials, no matter where you are in the process.
Why This Guide Will Help You
The recent changes in building safety regulations affect all stakeholders. From the planning stage of a building to its construction and even the management of existing high-risk structures. Our goal with this poster is to simplify the journey and provide clarity to anyone involved in a high-risk building project.
Whether you’re drafting plans, overseeing a construction site, or managing an existing building, understanding what’s required at each stage can be daunting. For example, at Gateway 1—which is all about ensuring fire safety considerations at the planning stage—you’ll need a fire statement prepared by a qualified individual or firm. It doesn’t stop there; Gateway 2 requires submissions like competency declarations, construction control plans, and design strategies. Finally, Gateway 3, at the end of construction, demands specific documents like as-built final drawings and compliance statements before you can proceed.
This poster helps you make sense of all of this in a straightforward way. Helping you know exactly what to do next, no matter what stage of the building’s journey you are currently at.
Problems This Poster Solves
The poster is designed to solve several key challenges for anyone involved in high-risk buildings:
- Understanding Compliance: It helps break down when and what to submit to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Including important documents like fire safety statements, safety cases, and risk assessments.
- Clear Timelines: You’ll have a clear view of the different RIBA stages and how they align with the required safety gateways. This will make it easier to plan and meet deadlines.
- Simplifying Responsibilities: Whether you’re the Principal Accountable Person or working on the design stage, this poster clarifies who is responsible for what. This reduces confusion and ensuring nothing gets missed.
- Preventing Delays: Compliance delays often occur when documentation is incomplete or mismanaged. By following the steps outlined in the poster, you can ensure you have everything in place to move through each gateway smoothly.
Cahill Design Consultants: Here to Help You Through Every Stage
At Cahill Design Consultants (CDC), we understand that navigating these regulations can still be a challenge, even with a guide like this. That’s why our team is available to assist you at any stage of your building safety journey. We offer consultancy services tailored to help you manage safety compliance from the earliest planning stages right through to post-construction.
Whether you need help preparing fire safety statements, conducting structural surveys, or putting together a mandatory occurrence report policy, we’ve got the expertise to support you. Our experience spans all the services mentioned in the poster, from safety assessments to regulatory submissions. Think of us as your safety partner—here to ensure your projects stay on track and compliant, with minimal stress.
And while we can help with the more complex areas of compliance, this guide will give you a firm grasp of what’s needed so you can confidently handle much of the process yourself.
Conclusion: Making Building Safety Simpler
The new building safety regulations might feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Our Building Safety Journey Poster breaks down the process in a way that’s easy to understand, no matter your level of knowledge or role in a project. By following the steps outlined, you’ll not only stay compliant but also prevent costly delays, ensuring your projects continue smoothly.
Ready to simplify your building safety journey? Download the poster now. Let’s make sure your project is on the path to compliance. And if you ever need further support, remember that CDC is just a call or email away, ready to guide you through any step of the process.
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