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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gateway Two Approval Secured for Prosperity Developments
Gateway Two Approval Secured for Prosperity Developments Smithfield Plot 1, part of the wider Smithfield House development, marks an important milestone in Birmingham’s ongoing city centre regeneration. Positioned in one of the city’s most connected locations, the scheme sits at the heart of Digbeth’s creative quarter within the vibrant Eastside district. Prosperity Developments has now […]
Gateway Two Approval Secured for Latimer Development
Gateway Two Approval Secured for Latimer Development Safer Sphere is proud to announce that we have successfully secured Building Control Approval from the Building Safety Regulator for three new buildings at Dyecoats, part of Latimer Developments’ major regeneration project, located on Kirkstall Road in Leeds. This approval marks a significant milestone for Safer Sphere in […]
Navigating Gateway 2: London Build 2024
Navigating Gateway 2: London Build 2024 Safer Sphere is proud to have been part of the London Build Expo, where our Principal Building Safety Consultant, Tom Hughes, contributed his expertise to Quelfire’s panel discussion on “Navigating Gateway 2 Submissions – Experiences, Challenges, and Insights.” This article shares highlights and key takeaways from the 50-minute panel, […]
APS Certifies Graham King on PDBR Register
Safer Sphere is pleased to announce that Graham King, Director of Building Safety, is now formally registered on both the Principal Designer Building Regulations General Register and the Higher Risk Building (HRB) Register.