58 SAFETY & SECURITY
The best glazing products will have Part Q compliance ‘built in,’ not only resulting in seamless approvals, but also delivering windows and doors with identical profiles, irrespective of function or performance, allowing housebuilders to create a consistent architectural style. Building Control will also demand test evidence from either the manufacturer or third party certification. If a housebuilder specifies products with test evidence already on file, this ‘due diligence’ can save considerable time both at initial planning stages and when sign off is required from Building Control and warranty suppliers, allowing new homes to go directly on the market, maximising return on investment. Part Q is also an essential component of Secured by Design (SBD) – an initiative prospective buyers may be more aware of than Part Q, and which can provide important market differentia- tion when promoting a new development. Compliance with a police-approved scheme can only instil greater confidence in your development, and underline the quality of your construction and your values as a housebuilder.
The increased demand for housing — and increased competi- tion — will undoubtedly shine a brighter spotlight on security. Growing recognition of SBD, and as a result Part Q, will encour- age greater scrutiny of regulatory enforcement and the relative safety and security benefits of different products, including composite framed systems and the greater use of triple glazing. The key message for housebuilders and developers is not to ignore Part Q – consult early when it comes to meeting security regulations as this can save considerable time and money over the build. Promoting Part Q and SBD compliance as early as possible can also deliver important market differentiation, enabling even faster sales when the project is complete.
Kevin Bonnar is housebuilding manager at Velfac
THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR HOUSING – AND INCREASED COMPETITION – WILL UNDOUBTEDLY SHINE A BRIGHTER SPOTLIGHT ON SECURITY
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