Gateway 2 approval secured for Cambridge Halls redevelopment
Gateway 2 approval secured for Cambridge Halls redevelopment We helped the Cambridge Halls redevelopment in Manchester secure Building Safety Act Gateway 2 approval. Our team guided the project through Gateway 2, providing clear advice on building safety and compliance every step of the way. The £286m redevelopment is being delivered for Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan University. […]
BS 476 is being withdrawn…but what replaces fire-test “assessments”?
The withdrawal of the BS 476 fire-test route is already under way. For fire resistance, the key change in Approved Document B takes effect from 2 September 2029, when the European test and classification route becomes the recognised approach.
Safer Sphere renews charity partnership with the PDA Society
Safer Sphere renews charity partnership with the PDA Society This International Charity Day we’re delighted to be renewing our charity partnership with the PDA Society. PDA is a profile of autism where everyday demands and expectations can trigger an intense, anxiety-driven need for control. For PDA people, this can cause a genuine fear response. It […]
Safer Sphere wins Ministry of Defence Gold Award
Safer Sphere wins Ministry of Defence Gold Award We are delighted to announce that Safer Sphere has been awarded Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, the Ministry of Defence’s highest recognition for organisations supporting the Armed Forces community. We are one of 162 employers across the UK to receive the Gold Award in 2026, […]
Safer Sphere updates business ownership structure
Safer Sphere updates business ownership structure We are pleased to announce the completion of a partial management buyout (MBO), supported by HSBC UK, which positions us for our next phase of growth. Utilising a funding package from HSBC UK, we’ve facilitated an ownership succession plan under which founders Mike Forsyth and Angelique Forsyth reduced […]
Safer Sphere launches a new Building Safety Occupation service
Introducing our Building Safety Occupation Service Building Safety support, all-round For occupied, higher-risk residential buildings, the responsibility for managing building safety risks remains throughout the building’s lifecycle. Accountable Persons (APs) and the Principal Accountable Person (PAP) are responsible for managing building safety risks (i.e., the spread of fire and structural failure). While APs and the […]
Safer Sphere Appointed to Guinness Framework
Safer Sphere Appointed to Guinness Framework Safer Sphere has been appointed to The Guinness Partnership’s national framework for Advisor and Principal Designer services. Selected as one of six providers from almost 50 submissions, the appointment reflects the high standard required across the framework and strengthens Safer Sphere’s position in the public sector. The framework supports […]
The Building Safety Act: What’s changing in Wales?
Clients commonly believe that appointing a Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR PD) and a Building Regulations Principal Contractor (BR PC) is enough to discharge their responsibilities under the building regulations, but this is not the case.
Gateway Two Approval for Southside Residences, Birmingham
Gateway Two Approval Southside Residences, Birmingham Construction is set to begin on Southside Residences (Kent Street), Birmingham, following Gateway Two approval from the Building Safety Regulator. A residential-led development in one of Birmingham’s emerging areas, the scheme will deliver: 146 one- and two-bedroom apartments Communal facilities Communal roof terraces Rear courtyard The building is […]
Safer Sphere Joins The 5% Club
Safer Sphere Joins The 5% Club Safer Sphere has joined The 5% Club, reinforcing our long term commitment to developing people, strengthening competence, and supporting sustainable careers across the built environment. The 5% Club is an industry led initiative that focuses on increasing access to apprenticeships, graduate roles, T Level placements and sponsored study programmes. […]