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1 BUILDING CONTROL CICAIR Approved Inspector Services stroma.com/building-control stroma.com/building-control

2 Stroma Building Control is a market leading Approved Inspector, providing Building Control services as an alternative to Local Authority Building Control. Operating nationwide, we are an independent and recognised authority on all matters regarding the Building Regulations, providing a comprehensive service to assess compliance for our clients projects. We are approved by the Construction Industry Council (CICAIR) to provide Building Control on all types of construction projects and carry the necessary Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover as required by the CICAIR. Formed from three of the UK s foremost independent Approved Inspectors (Approved Design Consultancy, BBS Building Control and Greendoor Building Control), Stroma Building Control brings together a wealth of experience and expertise to reduce the risk of non-compliance whilst supporting innovation for your proposed developments. With this greater resource and nationwide capability, we are able to support projects of all sizes and types across the construction industry. With our professional, collaborative and client-focussed approach, Stroma Building Control is committed to raising standards and levels of compliance to benefit the construction industry and wider society. Steve Lonsdale Managing Director Stroma Building Control Contents Creating the future of Building Control 2 The Stroma Building Control service 3 Our track record 4-5 Committed to our clients 6-7 Contact information 8 Creating the future of Building Control 2

3 The Stroma Building Control service As a CICAIR approved independent third party, we assess plans and building work against the requirements of the Building Regulations as set out in the Government s Approved Documents and other relevant design standards. As with all building work, the owner and occupier of the property or land are ultimately responsible for satisfying the Building Regulations. However, a Building Control body, such as Stroma Building Control, can support you in achieving compliance with these requirements. We proactively engage with clients at an early stage, including working closely with local fire authorities and other statutory bodies to identify and resolve risks and issues of non-compliance from the outset. Our tailored service supports you from design through to completion to enable high standards of compliance, sustainability and quality as well as ensuring your projects run efficiently and cost effectively. Our services include, but are not limited to: Free Preliminary Advice and Support Initial Notice Submission Plan Checking Structural Appraisal Site Inspections Final Certificate The majority of building work requires Building Regulation approval. We can provide a Building Control service for: Erection and extension of most building types Work that affects a building s physical structure or internal layout Change of use of an existing building, dwelling, flat, hotel or institutional building Material alterations Works that change the number of dwellings a building contains Installing cavity wall insulation or replacement windows (not covered by a CPS scheme) Conversions of existing spaces 3

4 Our track record Stroma Building Control has a wealth of experience in providing a comprehensive Building Control service on a varied range of small to large scale projects across many sectors, including Domestic, Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use, Education, Retail, Industrial, Office and Leisure. No matter the complexity of your development, we are able to provide specialist expertise to help you meet the requirements of the Building Regulations. 4

5 "Professional service" BBS Building Control has been our Approved Inspector for many years throughout vastly varying projects. We have built a strong relationship with BBS and they are always our first port of call for Building Control services. BBS Surveyors deliver a professional service to all projects by embedding their advice and support within our design team. Their consistent, dependable and quality-assured knowledge can always be relied upon and we would not hesitate to recommend them for any given project. I look forward to continuing this relationship with Stroma Building Control in the years to come. Chaim Cik Director at Planning and Consulting "Putting the client first" I have enjoyed working with the team at Greendoor Building Control for many years on a number of our projects. In my experience, they have always delivered a professional and personal service, putting the client first and offering firsthand support throughout the process. I m excited to continue this relationship with the team at Stroma Building Control and to being able to call upon the wider Stroma Group and the services that they offer. Malcolm MacDougall Director at Open Contracts "Our partners in Building Control" We have been able to rely on a first-class Building Control compliance service from Approved Design Consultancy s team of qualified Building Control Surveyors. Fulfilling an important role in getting projects signed off, they work as part of our design and site-based teams to offer valuable expert support and guidance. The potential for Stroma Building Control is enormous and will only serve to cement the relationship we have developed with Approved Design. I m delighted to call them our partners in Building Control compliance. Parimal Tanna Director at Damson Homes 5

6 Committed to our clients As one of the largest UK Approved Inspectors, Stroma Building Control has developed an excellent reputation through our consistent, personable and proactive approach. We align experience with expertise to deliver the required Building Control approval within your development schedule deadlines, engaging with your design team at the earliest opportunity to ensure risks are removed at the outset of a scheme. We understand that every development is unique and strive to meet your individual project requirements with a bespoke Building Control service. With our wealth of experience, qualification and expertise, we ensure the efficient delivery of our Building Control services to support you throughout each of your individual projects. A dedicated team Our Building Control Surveyors are fully accredited and capable of providing one-to-one dedicated advice to support you throughout all your Building Control and regulatory requirements. With a network of offices nationwide, we are able to serve our clients at a local level and can provide a Building Control Surveyor who will work as part of your wider project team on site. It is this nationwide capability which helps keep our costs to a minimum whilst achieving compliance, consistency and improving standards of health and safety and sustainability. We commit to deliver: A dedicated primary contact for your projects A nationwide service delivered by regional offices More surveyors available closer to your site A more efficient and cost-effective service A consistent and highly qualified team Broad experience across all sectors Innovation delivered through investment in new technology A technical Steering Group to advise customers on regulatory changes In-house training and support for clients 6

7 Key RIBA Stages Design Phase Construction Phase Concept Design Developed Design Technical Design Construction Handover and Close Out Initial discussions with Building Control First Principals agreed for Parts B, L & M Appointment of Building Control project team Building Regulations assessment (Parts B, L & M) Compliance strategy support Engagement meeting with Fire Authority Attendance at key Design and Building Control meetings Design appraisals Ongoing liaison and consultation with Fire Authority Project Registration and Initial Notice submission Structural design calculations submitted for Part A sign off Site Inspections of sub and superstructure elements, private drainage systems, building envelope, fire precaution and life safety systems Electronic report for Site Inspections Final inspections Witnessing of systems and services associated with Building Regulations Joint inspections with Fire Authority Detailed reports and completion certificates Final certification issued to Client, Fire Authority and Local Authority Monitor Building Control tracking documentation Access the Stroma Group In addition to our Building Control division, the Stroma Group can offer additional sustainability and compliance services to our clients. The Stroma Group delivers services throughout the entire RIBA Plan of Work (from Pre-Construction, through to Construction and into Post-Construction). By engaging with our pre-construction services alongside our Building Control division, you can achieve additional compliance targets from the outset of your project. Services include but are not limited to: Acoustic & Air Tightness Consultancy BREEAM & Life Cycle Costing Daylight & Sunlight Assessments Ecology Assessments Energy Statements & the London Plan Noise, Vibration & Dust SAP, SBEM & DSM 7

8 Locations Bedford Cannock Central London Colchester Durham Maidstone BUILDING CONTROL Creating the future of Building Control Stroma Building Control is part of the Stroma Group - a market-leader in building energy performance, sustainability and compliance. The Group works across the built environment providing services in conjunction with the RIBA Plan of Work to ensure clients can engage with us throughout the construction lifecycle. Manchester manchester@stroma.com Petts Wood pettswood@stroma.com Rugby rugby@stroma.com Truro truro@stroma.com Tunbridge Wells tunbridgewells@stroma.com Wakefield wakefield@stroma.com Watford watford@stroma.com Windsor windsor@stroma.com General Enquiries buildingcontrol@stroma.com stroma.com/building-control