How to navigate the new BSR Gateways 2 & 3

The speed of legislative and regulatory change in the construction industry has left even experienced developers struggling to keep up with new obligations.?

Updates are dispersed across numerous acts and have been communicated piecemeal by the government, making it challenging for professionals to track and comprehend the changes cohesively.??

In this month’s newsletter, we focus on the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Gateways 2 & 3 – part of the Building Safety Act (BSA) – and offer advice on how developers can navigate these changes successfully.??

The BSA introduces significant changes to the construction industry, particularly for higher-risk buildings (HRB), which must now seek approval from the?BSR. Major projects, which are more likely to include HRBs, are being particularly impacted by the new requirements.?

The BSR process introduces stringent requirements to demonstrate building safety through a new system of gateway points during design and construction. Developers must seek the BSR’s approval before construction begins and after construction finishes, ahead of a property being sold or let, as well as if significant changes are made during construction.?

Understanding these new obligations and preparing comprehensive plans early in the project lifecycle is crucial for developers to avoid costly delays and legal liabilities.?

Read our article, Navigating the new BSR Gateways 2 & 3 – What does it mean for developers? for insights into the new requirements of the BSA and how they impact developers.?

Minimising the risk of setbacks at the planning and project completion stages is critical to avoid challenges for both lenders and developers.??

Engaging multi-disciplinary support can help remove uncertainty and ensure compliance with the BSA, as well as the role of insurance in this new regulatory environment.??

A collaborative approach, bringing technical expertise, will streamline navigating BSR?Gateways 2 and 3 and reduce risks across the project lifespan.?

Read our article, Navigating the new BSR Gateways 2 & 3 – Engaging multi-disciplinary support, for advice on why specialist support is vital to mitigating potential setbacks.??

London Belgravia Group ’s Commercial Director,?Alex Lyons, was invited to share his insights on recent and future changes to construction legislation as part of?a Voices in Construction Insight Panel hosted by BCM Agency Ltd .?

Topics included:?

• The changes introduced by the Building Safety Act 2023 and the Building Regulations 2023?

• The changes to the Building Act 1984?

• The new Biodiversity Net Gain requirements?

• Potential requirements of the Future Homes and Future Building Standard?

BCM's report captures the key areas of discussion, offering valuable insights for those in the construction industry: Regulatory Changes in Construction

Read our summary of the discussion here: Navigating the new regulatory landscape – Voices in Construction Panel?

The panellists included David Aitchison of BCC Consultancy , John Carter of? GeoGrow , Simon Green of Green Building Design Consultants , and Rachel Legood of Hertfordshire Building Control.

Many thanks for reading the fourth issue of the LBB Property Update.??

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