Specifying a compliant subcontractor has never been so important.
The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) has recently announced plans to introduce a new Remediation Enforcement Unit within the Building Safety Regulator as part of the government’s plans to make all HRBs compliant with the Building Safety Act 2022.
In December 2024, the government released the ‘Remediation Acceleration Plan’ following the Grenfell Tragedy which highlighted significant safety concerns surrounding high-rise buildings in the UK as thousands of buildings were identified to have unsafe cladding. The plan intends to speed up the process of remediation using three objectives:
1. Fix Buildings faster.
2. Identify all buildings with unsafe cladding.
3. Support residents.
To learn more about the plan click here.
The new unit serves to aid this plan further by holding Accountable Persons of uncompliant higher-risk buildings (for example clad with combustible materials) to account for remediating their properties in line with BSA standards. Those not adhering will be met with enforcement measures where necessary.
The introduction of this unit exemplifies the government’s dedication to improving the safety of buildings following the introduction of the Building Safety Act in 2022. It also emphasises the importance of specifying a compliant subcontractor for future projects and current remedial works.
With the help of our dedicated HSEQ department, Maple have been putting protocols in place to ensure that we can guarantee compliance in all aspects of our business, from the people we work with to the products we sell. We have also digitalised all our processes in line with the introduction of the ‘Golden Thread’ using a custom-built main operations system. Through this, we can effectively manage our projects and maintain transparency.
To gain an in-depth look into Maple’s compliant processes, take a look at our article 'Maple Façades Ensure Compliance With Building Safety Act 2022'.
