Blog Posts

Andy Clark, Operations DirectorAndy has worked in the private and public Building Control sectors for almost 40 years. He has a wealth of experience in plan checking and site inspections across a broad cross-section of residential and commercial schemes. His knowledge of Building Regulation law, associated legislation

At Qualitas Compliance, our consultants bring deep technical expertise and a commitment to supporting clients through every stage of the building compliance process, but what does a typical day actually look like for one of our Principal Building Regulations Consultants? We asked Andy Alford to share a

Approved Document B plays a central role in England’s fire safety and building regulation framework. It provides practical guidance to ensure buildings are designed and constructed to minimise the risk of fire and facilitate safe evacuation. With the introduction of new 2025 amendments, the document continues to

When submitting an application to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) or a Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA), it’s crucial to ensure your application is complete, clear, and compliant. Incomplete or unclear applications can lead to delays—or even rejection. To help you submit high-quality applications, the BSR has

A new guidance note has been released by the Industry Competence Committee (ICC), a statutory body associated with the GB Health and Safety Executive, aimed at supporting Registered Building Inspectors (RBIs) in adhering to the Regulator’s Code while advising on compliance. The guidance provides crucial suggestions on

Get to know our Principal Fire Consultant, Tony Lloyd   Can you tell us about your job experience, have you always been in the Fire Safety and Building Regulation service, if not how did you get into it? I originally entered the construction industry as a Carpenter

Andy is the lead consultant for our Building Regulation Consultancy service. As a Chartered Building Control professional he is a member of the RICS and will be a registered Building Inspector in April 2024. Andy has worked in the public and private sector Building Control systems for

Important information for clients, designers and contractors On October 1st, 2023 important changes to the Building Regulations came into force. These updates are designed to enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in construction projects across the UK. Background and what has changed The Government published amendments to the

Introduction Following the Grenfell disaster on 14 June 2017 and resultant Hackitt Review, Government has put in place legislation that changes the building safety regulatory landscape for tall residential occupancy type buildings. Following the enactment of The Building Safety Act 2022 on 28 April 2022, secondary associated

Making sure your building meets regulations is imperative. Not only does this ensure you meet all legal requirements, but it also keeps the safety and standards of your projects and buildings kept at a high level. In this article we’ll discuss what building regulations in the UK