Building Regulations Consultancy for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)
Building Regulations Consultancy aligned with the Building Safety Act. Ensure compliance for safe and sustainable building projects.
We're here to guide you through challenges, from gateways to regulations, ensuring your compliance with the Building Safety Act (BSA) to create safer and more sustainable buildings for tomorrow.
Building control is evolving in the UK, bringing it’s own unique range of challenges across the industry.
Potential delays to navigating gateways could impact clients and construction teams, legal professionals grapple with complex regulations, while uncertainty surrounds compliance. The new BSA's industry shift affects all stakeholders. In this dynamic environment, we are here to guide you. Whether you're a client, part of the construction team, lawyer or building owner, our consultancy offers solutions to align your projects with the BSA's requirements.
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Support for HRB Projects
Competence Assessments
Assessment of competence of design and construction teams
Design Compliance
Design compliance advice and assessments
Construction Monitoring
Construction phase monitoring and inspection
Golden Thread Advice
Advice on the collection and submission of golden thread information
Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) Consultancy
Comprehensive Support Across the Building Safety Act Lifecycle
Building control in the UK is undergoing a fundamental shift under the Building Safety Act (BSA), introducing new duties, enhanced regulatory oversight (BSR) and more rigorous Gateway approvals for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Navigating these requirements can create programme risk, uncertainty and increased scrutiny across all stages of a project.
SOCOTEC provides integrated Building Regulations Consultancy for HRB projects, supporting clients, developers, designers, contractors and asset owners in achieving compliance with confidence. Whether acting in a statutory duty holder role or as a trusted advisor, we provide clear, practical guidance aligned with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) expectations.
From early-stage strategy through to completion and occupation, SOCOTEC offers a complete suite of services:
Our HRB Building Regulations Services
Principal Designer (Building Regulations)
Acting as the statutory duty holder, we plan, manage and monitor the design process to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and fulfil all obligations under the BSA.
Principal Designer Advisory (Building Regulations)
Supporting the appointed PD, we provide independent technical assurance, compliance strategy and risk management across the design and construction lifecycle.
Gateway 2 & Gateway 3 Submission Reviews
Independent, pre-submission reviews of Gateway applications to the BSR, covering Building Regulations, Structural Engineering and Fire Engineering to ensure robust, compliant and submission-ready packages.
Building Regulations Consultancy & Advisory
Strategic and technical advice across the full lifecycle of HRB projects, including acquisition, due diligence, planning, design, construction, refurbishment and in-use asset management.
How We Support You
Our multidisciplinary team will:
- Navigate complex and evolving BSA and BSR requirements with clarity and confidence
- Identify compliance risks early, reducing programme delays and redesign costs
- Review and coordinate designs to ensure alignment with Building Regulations and associated guidance
- Support the development and maintenance of the Golden Thread, ensuring robust and auditable information management
- Prepare, review and manage documentation required for Gateway submissions and regulatory approvals
- Coordinate with duty holders and project stakeholders to ensure a consistent and compliant delivery approach
Delivering Confidence in a Regulated Environment
With the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), part of the Health and Safety Executive, now overseeing HRBs, compliance expectations have never been higher. SOCOTEC combines regulatory expertise with practical delivery experience to help you meet these expectations, reduce risk and keep your projects moving.
Aligning with the latest building regulations
RIBA Stages Support
Our building control consultancy services provide comprehensive support throughout the RIBA stages, aligning with the latest regulations from the Government and the BSR. We adapt our scope to reflect evolving legislation, ensuring compliance and effective project management. For the most up-to-date guidance tailored to your needs, explore our RIBA service brochure.
Our building control consultancy services provide comprehensive support throughout the RIBA stages, aligning with the latest regulations from the Government and the BSR. We adapt our scope to reflect evolving legislation, ensuring compliance and effective project management. For the most up-to-date guidance tailored to your needs, explore our RIBA service brochure.
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Our expert team of Building Control consultants are here to help you navigate the complexities of the BSA. Step into a safer, compliant tomorrow – connect with us today at BRAC@socotec.co.uk.
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