News (Feb 2026) draft

Andy Clark, Operations Director Andy 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 and guidance documents is second to none. Alongside his technical expertise, Andy specialises in developing teams to achieve technical excellence and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Andy was

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 behind-the-scenes look at a day in his life as one of Qualitas’ Principal Building Regulations Consultants.   “06:00 – Morning Routine and a Walk with a View After

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 evolve, aligning more closely with the Building Safety Act and the government’s wider programme of building safety regulations. These reforms strengthen accountability, improve fire safety standards, and modernise

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 published a new FAQ Explainer with top tips: + Identify Compliance Areas Make a comprehensive list of all project elements requiring compliance (e.g., structural and fire safety). This

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 how RBIs can frame their building control advice without it being mistaken by duty holders as “design advice.” For further details, the full guidance can be accessed here.