The Golden Thread of Building Safety – The Ultimate Guide
The concept of the golden thread of building safety information was born in the wake of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, and it has continued to evolve to provide a framework of building and fire safety standards in the construction industry ever since.??
In late 2017, Dame Judith Hackitt’s interim report conveyed a crucial message:???
There needs to be a golden thread for all complex and high-risk building projects to prevent disasters, like Grenfell, from happening again.??
The final report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety in 2018 underscored the significance of the golden thread.???
Now, new building legislation requires developers to provide an up-to-date golden thread of information which spans the entire lifecycle of old and new facilities.???
This demand for creating, curating, maintaining and providing access to extensive information has added pressure and confusion to the construction industry, with many not knowing where to begin or what to do to comply with the new rules.?
In this guide, we aim to demystify the golden thread, looking at:??