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Embedding compliance in workfl ow Compliance should not depend on manually interpreting complex tables and standards. Digital integration within the platform allows compliance checks to be embedded directly into the design process. Automated product compatibility ensures that, based on project location and roof dimensions, only suitable tiles and accessories are shown, removing the need for manual cross-referencing. A guided workfl ow fl ags missing or inconsistent information before architects progress, helping to minimise specifi cation stage errors.
Clear documentation remains fundamental to successful delivery
Fixing calculations are generated automatically, taking account of building dimensions, roof pitch, tile type and site exposure. Outputs are aligned with BS EN 1991-1-4 and BS 5534, providing reassurance that wind loading and fi xing requirements have been properly addressed. Clear documentation remains fundamental to successful delivery. Generating project specifi c NBS (National Building Specifi cation) clauses within the platform ensures selected tiles and accessories are accurately refl ected in the written specifi cation.
When documentation, fi xing calculations and product selections are derived from the same dataset, the risk of misinterpretation is reduced and coordination across the supply chain is strengthened.
A smarter way forward The construction industry is under pressure to build better, faster and more transparently. Roofi ng, as a critical part of the building envelope, must respond accordingly. By combining specifi cation, fi xing calculations, compliance assurance, documentation and solar PV confi guration within a single, traceable environment, the integrated platform simplifi es the process and reduces risk.
The goal is not to replace professional judgement, but to support it – cutting administrative friction and enabling architects to focus on delivering robust, coordinated roof designs.
As regulation evolves and renewable technologies become embedded in everyday projects, integration is no longer a convenience. It is the direction of travel.
Dan Redfern is head of marketing communications at Marley
WWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK
ADF APRIL/MAY 2026
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