What Does a CDM Principal Designer Do on Complex Construction Projects?
A breakdown of the CDM Principal Designer’s duties on complex construction projects, from design risk management to the Health and Safety File.
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. […]
Gateway Two Approval The Stage, Luton
Gateway Two Approval The Stage, Luton Construction is officially set to begin in the new year on The Stage. A flagship £136m regeneration scheme in the heart of Luton that has now received Gateway Two approval from the Building Safety Regulator. Located on the former Bute Street Shoppers car park, the mixed-use development will deliver: […]
Topping Out Celebrated at 360 Bristol!
Topping Out Celebrated at 360 Bristol! Safer Sphere is pleased to congratulate Winvic Construction on reaching a key milestone at 360 Bristol, a major purpose-built student accommodation scheme in the centre of the city. The project team marked the topping out of the 10-storey development on 30 October, confirming completion of the new and refurbished […]
Groundbreaking at Moss Lane East PBSA, Manchester
Groundbreaking at Moss Lane East PBSA, Manchester A fantastic day on site marked the groundbreaking of Alumno’s 261-bed student living development at Moss Lane East. Safer Sphere has been proud to support Alumno and GMI Construction Group throughout the project, providing Principal Designer support under both CDM and Building Regulations, alongside Client Advisory services. It […]