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Smart data for safer buildings
Naveed Mohammed of Inspectas Compliance looks at the critical need to make sure safety information fl ows from to property owners in projects, and says it’s nothing new.
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aving a competent, transparent and communicative project team has never been more necessary. Clients are looking ever more closely at how they appoint architects, to ensure they have an experienced and knowledgeable team on their project.
A key priority is having exceptional information fl ow through the design and construction team to the end user. Since the Grenfell tragedy, this has led to the evolution of the term “Golden Thread of Information” which although primarily relates to “higher-risk and high-rise residential buildings,” legislates best practice for all areas of architectural design
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through to operational management of a building, its information and the training which is given to end users throughout its life.
The Fire Safety Act, Fire Safety (England) Regulations, Building Safety Act for “Higher Risk” buildings have recently been amended to: • bring in key elements such as fl at entrances and external wall construction;
• give new requirements to protect residents and responding fi re fi ghters;
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defi ne the “Accountable Person” for fi re safety requirements in high risk residential buildings;
ADF MAY 2025
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